He started a small business, began consulting, and later moved from the Toledo area. DeGood married his wife Karen in July 1975, and they had two sons, Alex and Kevin. In 2000, DeGood and his wife moved to the Atlanta, Georgia area. On December 1, 2019, DeGood died at Georgetown University Hospital, as the result of massive brain injuries he sustained in an accidental fall, while visiting family in Washington, D.C.. Funeral services were private and his remains were cremated.