Glen Mawyer Goad, 76 of Princeton, WV and formerly of Narrows, VA, went to meet the Lord on Monday, August 24, 2009 at the Veterans Medical Hospital in Salem, Va. Born in Carroll County, VA on September 15, 1932 to the late Della Burnette and Wert Goad. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother Theren Goad. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters Becky Brooks of Roanoke, Cindy Goad of Pearisburg and beloved grandson - Ryan Gilmer of Narrows. His siblings include Redell Goad, Frances Horton, Darrell Goad & wife Teressa all of Hillsville, Alice Stanley of Galax, Margie McMillan & husband James of Draper Valley and Darelane Hollandsworth & husband Roger of Roanoke. Also surviving are a sister-in-law Margaret Goad of Hillsville and several nieces and nephews.

Glen served in the Korean Conflict from May 5, 1950 to August 19, 1952 leaving the service as a rank of Corporal. He was employed by Appalachian Power on September 8, 1952 and retired after 40 years of service on June 30, 1992 from the Glen Lyn Plant. Glen was a member of the Maranatha Baptist Church of Princeton, WV.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville, Virginia with Rev. Wallace Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Reece Cemetery in Dugspur. Military rites will be conducted by the Hillsville V.F.W. Post 1115. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday, August 28, 2009 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.