Lloyd "Jim" Goddard

June 6, 1941 - March 12, 2021

Lloyd “Jim” Goddard, 79, of Tazewell, VA passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at Carilion Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. Born in Tifton, Georgia on June 6, 1941, Jim was a son of the late of the late Etter M. Goddad Hughes of Leesburg, GA and the late Floyd Goddard of Tifton GA. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 48 years, Martha Blackwell Goddard. He is survived by a daughter, Tracy Blackwell, a brother, Bob (Priscilla) Goddard of Brandon MS and a sister, Betty (Steve) Simpson of Winter Haven, FL., a sister-in-law, Elby Blackwell, and many nieces and nephews. Jim was a 1957 graduate of Fitzgerald High School in Georgia, served in the United States Air Force, and enjoyed a successful career in the Engineering field. He was a valued member of the Masons. Jim loved fishing, watching Braves baseball games, and woodworking. Jim was a proud Mason and was a member of the Tazewell Masonic Lodge # 62 AF&AM. He attended Tazewell Christian Church and had lived in the Tazewell area for many years. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m.to 2:00, Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Grandview Memory Mausoleum Chapel at Bluefield, VA where crypt side services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Chris White officiating. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Barnes/BeaversPost#7136 Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA is serving the family of Mr. Goddard and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com.