In Memory of Raymond Eugene Goad

Raymond Eugene Goad, 79, of Wilburton, Oklahoma passed away at his home on May 5, 2025.

Raymond was born on September 17, 1945 in Fairfax, Oklahoma to Eugene and Beulah (Northrup) Goad. He graduated from Fairfax High School with the Red Devil class of 1963. After graduation, he joined the United States Navy and was stationed in San Diego, California. Later in life, he continued his education and became a nurse.

Raymond is survived by his children: Jena Howell of Brownsville, TN, Jana Webster and husband Jason of Poteau, OK, Raymond Goad JR of Hominy, OK, James Dallas (JD) Goad and wife Amy of Stillwater, OK, Samantha Muncy and husband Tyler of Port Hueneme, California, Anna Goad of Plano, TX, and Eddy Keeling of McAlester, OK; grandchildren: Lacey Gaylord Baggett and husband Anthony of Brownsville, TN, Scott Ashley of Brownsville, TN, Lindsey Adams and husband Matthew of Panama, OK, Haily Goad of Okmulgee, OK, Sarah Ashley of Nashville, TN, Kelsey Goad of Wilburton, OK, Layne Keller of Poteau, OK, Cameron Goad of Springdale, OK, Sam Goad of Pawnee, OK, Lauren Sutton and husband James of Heavener, OK, Brent Howell of Brownsville, TN, and Tyler Howell of Brownsville, TN; 17 great-grandchildren; along with her sister, Babara Franklin of Quinton, OK.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Beulah Goad; his wife, Donnella Goad; and his brother, Ronnie Goad.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Waldrop Funeral Home.