James Shirley Goad

       He was the son of Peyton and Ruth Goad.

      Jim was raised with three brothers, Raymond, Dwight, Frank and three sisters, Marylin, Ruth, and Delores. Jim was usually involved in all sorts of activities with his siblings. He and his siblings shared many life experiences over the years.

      Jim worked hard to be a good father to his children and he did his best to fulfill their needs. Jim was blessed with one son, Brian.

      Fortunately, Jim enjoyed what he did for a living. Showing a strong work ethic, James worked diligently and did his best to succeed in his career. Jim began a career in sales with Allis Chalmers Mfg. Co., La Porte, Indiana. He joined Lubrication Engineers, Fort Worth, Texas, in 1968 and retired after 33 years. Jim always sought to be a team player, doing what was necessary in order to get the job done.

      Jim enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. His love for aviation extended to the Vintage Flying Museum, Fort Worth, Texas, where he did whatever he could to help get the B-17 “Chuckie” flying and helped with educational programs at the museum. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol where he volunteered his talent as an emergency services pilot for over ten years. As an avid aviation enthusiast, Jim became well-known as the affable pilot of the Vultee BT-15, a WWII Army Air Corp trainer aircraft, affectionately known as “Little Noodle”! Jim tirelessly demonstrated this aircraft for the Commemorative Air Force at numerous airshows and events throughout the Southwest for almost twenty years. More recently, he was an advocate for the restoration of an A-26 light bomber used in WWII and other conflicts and was thrilled to see its success on the air show circuit in 2016. He was a member of AFHEC tractor club and served on the board. He was content to enjoy his favorite pastimes alone but was also willing to share his interests with others.

      Jim found pleasure in sports. James was also something of a sports fan and enjoyed following his favorite events whenever he had the chance to do so. He loved watching Texas Rangers baseball, enjoyed listening to classical music, sharing time with Daisy the cat, playing solitaire and wondering if he had more goldfinches at his feeder than his friend did.

      Jim was a man who took pride in upholding his beliefs. So it is little wonder that he took an active role in his community, Many friends will remember how Jim hooked up an ice cream maker to the power take-off on a Farmall A tractor that could produce five gallons of ice cream at a time. He enjoyed taking the “ice cream tractor” to family reunions in Indiana and to local fund raisers.

      Jim was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. One of his favorites was Daisy, the cat.

      Jim passed away on September 7, 2016 in Keller, Texas. Jim is survived by his spouse of fifty eight years, Mary Jane Spear Goad and son Brian (Karen Adams Brinkley), North Richland Hills, Texas. He is also survived by brothers Raymond “Gene” Goad (Janet, deceased) and Dwight (Bea) Goad, both of Union Mills, Indiana, and sister Marylin Goad Holman, LaPorte, Indiana; as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; two sisters, Ruth Stolte, Bourbon, Indiana; and Delores Zeisig, LaPorte, Indiana; and infant brother Frank Goad. Services were held at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Memorial Chapel in Colleyville, Texas. James was laid to rest in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park in Colleyville, Texas.

      Jim was an individual who will be remembered by his family and friends as being a caring and giving person, someone who was a vital part of their lives. Jim leaves behind him a legacy of life-long friendships and many cherished memories. Everyone whose life he touched will always remember James "Jim" Shirley Goad.

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Jim is survived by his spouse of fifty eight years, Mary Jane Spear Goad and son Brian (Karen Adams Brinkley), North Richland Hills, Texas. He is also survived by brothers Raymond “Gene” Goad (Janet, deceased) and Dwight (Bea) Goad, both of Union Mills, Indiana, and sister Marylin Goad Holman, LaPorte, Indiana; as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents; two sisters, Ruth Stolte, Bourbon, Indiana; and Delores Zeisig, LaPorte, Indiana; and infant brother Frank Goad. Immediately after graduating from Union Mills High School, Union Mills, Indiana, Jim served in the U.S. Army from 1955-58. Mary Jane and Jim married May 3, 1958. With a wife and a 57 Chevy, Jim was ready to chart his life-path. Two years later they were blessed with a son, Brian. Jim began a career in sales with Allis Chalmers Mfg. Co., La Porte, Indiana. He joined Lubrication Engineers, Fort Worth, Texas, in 1968 and retired after 33 years. His love for aviation extended to the Vintage Flying Museum, Fort Worth, Texas, where he did whatever he could to help get the B-17 “Chuckie” flying and helped with educational programs at the museum. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol where he volunteered his talent as an emergency services pilot for over ten years. As an avid aviation enthusiast, Jim became well-known as the affable pilot of the Vultee BT-15, a WWII Army Air Corp trainer aircraft, affectionately known as “Little Noodle”! Jim tirelessly demonstrated this aircraft for the Commemorative Air Force at numerous airshows and events throughout the Southwest for almost twenty years. More recently, he was an advocate for the restoration of an A-26 light bomber used in WWII and other conflicts and was thrilled to see its success on the air show circuit in 2016. He was a member of AFHEC tractor club and served on the board. Many friends will remember how Jim hooked up an ice cream maker to the power take-off on a Farmall A tractor that could produce five gallons of ice cream at a time. He enjoyed taking the “ice cream tractor” to family reunions in Indiana and to local fund raisers. He loved watching Texas Rangers baseball, enjoyed listening to classical music, sharing time with Daisy the cat, playing solitaire and wondering if he had more goldfinches at his feeder than his friend did.In lieu of flowers, the family would like you to consider a donation to Peace Lutheran Church Youth Group, 941 Bedford Euless Road, Hurst, TX 76053 or Commemorative Air Force (preservation of flying history of the A-26 “Night Mission”) 505 NW 38th Street, #33S, Fort Worth, TX 76106, or Vintage Flying Museum P.O. Box 820099 Fort Worth, TX 76182. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 13 at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home from 5-8pm. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 14 at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Chapel at 10:00 am with Reverend Morgan Hamilton, Peace Lutheran Church officiating. Interment immediately following at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park.