Lonnie Jay Goad

Lonnie Jay Goad, age 69, of Robinson Creek, Ky., passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at the UK Albert E. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Ky. Jay was born in Patrick County, Claudville, Va. on September 29, 1952, to his parents AJ Goad and Jewell Alice Hill Goad. He enlisted in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and continued to proudly serve his country in the United State Army Reserve. He retired from American Electric Power after 30 plus years of service. Jay was the rock of his family as a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He effected positive change in everyone's lives that he touched. Jay led by example and always instilled the values of hard work and honesty in every facet of life due to his unfettered integrity and resounding faith in Jesus Christ. He was as generous and humble as he was brilliant. Jay was an impeccable example of how to live a truly selfless, fruitful, and honorable life. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Lynn Goad, two daughters, April Lynn Damron (Shawn), Angela Monica Goad, a son, Joshua Matthew Goad, one very special and cherished granddaughter, Lexie Shaye Damron, two brothers, Wilbur Lee Goad, Bruce Wade Goad, four sisters, Hilda Gail Puckett, Peggy Ann Howlett, Joyce Cleo Gammons, Rebecca Kay Minish, countless nieces and nephews, and a host of loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, as well as two brothers, Posie Thomas Goad and Steve Vernon Goad. Visitation will be Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 6:00 PM at the Lucas and Son Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, November 28, 2021, at 2:00 PM at the Lucas and Son Funeral Home with Teddy Honaker and others officiating. DAV Rites will be observed after the funeral. Burial will follow in the Warren G. Adkins Cemetery located at Fords Branch, Kentucky.