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ERICSON ISLES Obituary


  
ERICSON JOHN ISLES (Age 78)  
On Thursday, July 24, 2014, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Eleanora Isles; father of Erica (Lee) and Adrian (Kaamil); brother of Eileen, Rita, and Carlos; brother-in-law of Esther and Merle. Also survived by a host of other family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Metropolitan Seventh Day Adventist Church, 6307 Riggs Road, Hyattsville, MD, Sunday, August 3, 2014, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., where a Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Interment George Washington Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Howard University-The Dr. Eleanora Isles Scholarship Fund, 516 Bryant Street, NW, Washington, DC 20059. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Jul. 27, 2014.

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Rhonda Phillip

August 8, 2014

Erica and Family: Please accept my condolences on the passing of your dad. May you find comfort from God's love and from your circle of family and friends during this difficult time.

Roxanne Edwards

August 6, 2014

Please know that you remain surrounded by the love of friends, family and God during this difficult time.

Stacy and Neal Dennis

August 3, 2014

Be comforted in the knowledge that God is in control and through Jesus, we have the ability to be reunited with our loved ones. Prayers and condolences to Erica, Adrian and the family.

Janice Harmon-Hargrove

August 2, 2014

We offer our heartfelt condolences to the Isles, Estwick, and Harris families. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. Isles will be remembered for his quiet strength.

The Harmon-Hargrove Family

Claire Hosten

August 2, 2014

Dear Erica,

My husband and I are deeply saddened to hear the news of your dad's passing. Your dad was a very special person and he brought joy to so many of us. We shall miss his smile!
May you, your brother and all the family members be sustained in the joy of knowing that your dad's life was one well lived and we shall see him in that great getting up morning!!

Sorry we will be out of town for the funeral but our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Adrian and Claire Hosten

THE BULLARDS

August 2, 2014

Dear Erica & Adrian,

Please accept our deepest sympathy, love, and prayers. Your Dad was such a gentle soul. We saw how much he missed your dear mother. May they rest in peace until Jesus comes. ??

SENT WITH LOVE
The Bullards
Clinton, Carmel,
Aminta, Clint, & Amaris

Kathleen & Ronald Ellis

August 2, 2014

Dear Erica, Adrian, Lee, and Kaamil,

May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have shared with your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kathleen, Ronald Ellis & Family

August 2, 2014

Eric's gentle, caring spirit will remain with us always. We treasure the memories.
Osborne, Tony, Greg and families

Beverly's House of Harir Styles

August 2, 2014

Our condolences to the Isles family. Dr. Isles will be greatly missed.

blanch james

August 1, 2014

May God be with the family of Dr Isles in this time of great loss. He will be greatly missed

John Williams

August 1, 2014

May God bless your family with joy, peace, and contentment, during this difficult time. Eric will be missed and our thoughts and prayers will always be with his beloved family.

Howard King

August 1, 2014

My condolences to the Isles family. Rest in peace classmate Tuskegee 1976

Dr. Kit Adams

August 1, 2014

R.I.P.

Shearon Smith

July 31, 2014

Let God's light shine on you and yours! Amen

Nancy Wilson

July 31, 2014

Erica and Adrian:

My prayers and thoughts are with you. My God's love and the support, care and sympathy of those around you help your families endure the coming days ahead. Much love!

Shirley/Cecil Calliste

July 30, 2014

Your family is special to us. Over the years we have enjoyed many happy times together. At this time we want to keep those pleasant memories ever before us as we join you in grief and in prayer. We look forward to meeting with Eric and Ellen one day when the pleasant times will never end.

Isola Isles

July 29, 2014

My condolences goes out to the family during this time of grief.

Norma Greaves

July 29, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family...He will be missed...but will meet on that glorious resurrection day. Let's keep faithful.

h'Enri at Serengeti National Park

h'Enri Whitseyjohnson

July 29, 2014

I wish you, the family, the comfort only GOD can give you during your bereavement. Dr. Isles was a very kind and caring person who always exemplified what those of us living in our faith should represent to others. I will be praying for your family. Remember that Jesus is a strong tower, he will provide you with all the strength you need in these hours.

Hudson, Celina, Alexis, Amber & Hudson II Primus

July 29, 2014

May God keep you cuddled in his loving arms during your time of grief.

July 29, 2014

To all who grieve the loss of Uncle Eric I pray for strength. He is resting in Jesus's arms.

Ken and Nievet Isles and family.

Mary Rullow

July 29, 2014

Erica and Adrian

May you and your family cherish the memories of your father. He was a wonderful, kind and loving person who loved your Mom and you all very much. I know he will be joining your Mom in heaven. May his soul rest in peace

Karl Lawrence

July 29, 2014

Heartfelt condolences to Erica and family on the passing of your beloved father. May he rest in peace 'til that day when we meet again.

oswald ericson isles

July 28, 2014

condolences to the family .REST IN PEACE UNCLE.

Isles Family

July 28, 2014

Heartfelt sympathy to Erica, Lee, Adrian and Kaamil, on the passing of your dad!! Uncle Eric has touch many lives, his legacy will live on through his children. Our prayers are with you at this time of loss and grief.

Andrea Bussue

July 28, 2014

Our condolences go to you and family Erica on the passing of your dad. Such a gentle spirit and caring father. May memories flood your soul. The entire Bussue family

July 28, 2014

My heart goes out in sympathy for the death of your father and my friend Dr Eric iIsles. Please accept my heart felt condolence offered to the family. I pray tha you will take comfort in the fact that it will not be long before Jesus will come to claim His own and we will be united once more with our loved ones. Until then let us take courage and love and support each other. God bless you Drs Adrian and Erica. Aunt Sybil

Vivian Hough

July 28, 2014

My deepest condolences to the Isles family. Dad Ericson was loved by many and respected by all. His legacy lives on in his children and he is now reunited with his love in eternity.

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