Silas Preston Good

In Loving Memory of

Silas Preston Good

Silas Preston Good, 60, of Pearisburg, VA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 15, 2013. Silas was born on January 20, 1953 in Bluefield, WV and was a son of Jewel Mann Good of Rich Creek and the late Reuel H. Good. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law Bobby Lee Dillon. Silas was a retired employee of the Celanese Corp. in Narrows, a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg, a member of the church Chancel Choir, a member of the Friends at 10 Sunday School Class and regularly attended Community Bible Study in Blacksburg. He was also an active parent/volunteer with the Giles Jets swim team since 1994 and was an active member of the Giles High School Band Boosters. His lifelong love of music was evident in his participation with the Chancel Choir and the Giles High School Band Boosters. Besides his mother, he is survived by his wife of over 33 years, Priscilla Dillon Good of Pearisburg, his mother-in-law, Gailya Dillon of Ballard, WV, two daughters, Lauren C. Good and husband Seth Sauer of Richlands, Courtney A. Good and Fiancé Corey Ogden of Pearisburg, one son, Ethan Silas Good of the home, three grandchildren, Anyssa, Kyler and Charlotte Sauer, one brother, William (Billy) Good and wife Marguerite of Pearisburg, three sisters-in-law Teresa Callis and husband Tracy of Rich Creek, Allison Wikle and husband Danny of Longs, SC, Melanie Mann of Charleston, SC and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 19, 2013 at 11:00am at the First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg with the Rev. Dr. Brian Birch officiating. The family will receive friends at the First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg Wednesday evening from 6 – 8 pm.