Thurman “Dean” Goddard, 84, of Proctor, WV died Monday, September 17, 2018 while at Wetzel County Hospital.

Dean was born October 21, 1933 in New Dale, Wetzel County, WV; son of the late Roy and Elma Mae (Kelley) Goddard.

He was a retired pipefitter for PPG, a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He loved reading, hunting, watching nature, taking walks and spending time with his grandchildren. Dean was a member of the Antioch Christian Church, where he served as an Elder.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Junior Goddard.

Surviving are his wife of fifty-seven years, Eva (Ebert) Goddard; three daughters, Laura (Keith) Grimes of Paden City, WV, Lisa (Mike) Maynard of Powhatan Point, OH and Vicki (Mark) Batton of New Martinsville, WV; six grandchildren, Cody (Ashley) Maynard, Lezlie (Ryan Kinne) Grimes, Danielle (Andy) Kaluger, Kelly (Chris) Brown, Justin Grimes and Brittany (Mike Ford) Batton; step granddaughter, Abi Batton; seven great grandchildren, Kolby, Colton, Travis, Liam, Harper, McKenzie and Mason; five step great grandchildren, Kaleb, Kaiden, Bentley, Lincoln and Keelin; brother, Robert (Jackie) Goddard of Proctor and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Friends received 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Thursday, September 20, 2018 at the Jarvis-Williams Funeral Home, 1224 S Bridge St., New Martinsville, where service will be held 11 a.m., Friday, September 21, 2018 with Lemoyne Horner officiating.

Interment to follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park in New Martinsville, WV.

Memorial contributions may be made, in Dean’s name, to Grandview Fire Dept.