Marshall Boyd "Bo" Goad, age 91, of Dyersburg, TN passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 at West TN Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.

He was born on December 9, 1930 in Midway, TN to the late Rice Pierce Goad and Maude Willard Goad. Marshall was a member of the VFW, American Legion, and a 50 year member of the Hess Masonic Lodge #93. He also served at the president of Pleasant Hill Cemetery Association where he was very instrumental in the restoration and upkeep of the cemetery. Marshall also helped get the Walk of Fame memorial built in downtown Dyersburg featuring a civil war cannon. He was an avid golfer and Cardinal baseball fan. He proudly served his country for 23 years in the United States Army. Even after his retirement from the military he continued to serve, helping many veterans navigate through the VA to get the benefits they deserve. He was truly a family man who loved giving back to the community any way he could.

The family will receive visitors from 5-8 Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Dyersburg Funeral Home. The Masonic Rites service will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening at Dyersburg Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2022 in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home conducted by Bro. Ronnie Turner and Bro. Jim Ennis. Burial will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Hinson Goad of Dyersburg, TN; one son, Jeff Goad (Renee) of Dyersburg, TN; one daughter, Kim Benthal (Jesse) of Newbern, TN; two grandchildren, David Goad (Rita) and Mallory Goad; one great-grandchild, Nate Richard; and a special family friend, Eddie Finch of Union City, TN.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brother, JB Alexander, Pat Goad, Joe Goad, Maurice Goad and two sisters, Allie May Permenter and Peggy Farley.

Honoring Mr. Marshall as pallbearers will be Jimmy Hester, Bill Mancell, Jeff Jones, Gerald Canada, Ronnie Doss, and James Irby.

Online condolences may be made to the family at dyersburgfuneralhome.net. Dyersburg Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Marshall Boyd Goad.