Russell Goad

He was born to the late Oland and Irma Lee Coffman Goad on September 28, 1951, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. A graduate of Jonesboro High School, Russell then attended and graduated from Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Fraternity. An ROTC graduate, he was commissioned into the United States Army, where he achieved the rank of Captain. Russell retired as a government contractor for the United States Army.

Russell married Lori Lochotzki on June 28, 2006, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was of the Methodist faith. Russell was a member of the Copperas Cove Quarterback Club and volunteered in the Dawg concession stand for many years. He enjoyed traveling, spending time with his wife and son, and watching sports, especially the Dallas Cowboys, the Arkansas Razorbacks and his great-nephews’ and great-nieces teams. Russell could always be counted on to be present for his family and friends, whether in person, via call or text, or a social media “like”. He was a beloved husband, dad, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.

Russell was preceded in death by his parents, Oland and Irma Lee Goad. He was also preceded in death by his father in law William Lochotzki of Toledo Ohio.

He is survived by wife, Lori and son, Benjamin of Copperas Cove, Texas, sister, Rebecca (Steve) Jones of Imboden, nephew, Chris (Mikka) Jones of Imboden, niece, Stephanie (Les) McCormic of Pocahontas, great nephews, Rob and Will Mason, great niece, Lauren Jones, and many cousins and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on May 28, 2025 in the Chapel of Crawford Bowers Funeral Home in Copperas Cove, Texas followed by a Graveside Service at 1:00 PM in the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen, Texas, where he will be receiving military honors.