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Joe Gill
July 20, 2025
Thank you Dr. Ishee for all you did for me, and my family. Thanks for teaching me about GOD!
Pat McClane
May 25, 2023
A wonderful man with a beautiful message...
Pat McClane
June 21, 2012
Dr. Ishee was a blessing in my life. My love goes to him and his family. He was a gentle person with so much wisdom. Myra, I had the honor of meeting and sitting with you at one of his services at Cumberland Heights. I could fully understand how you were the light in his life. May the Lord be with You always.
May 31, 2012
I'm forever greatful to have known Dr. Ishee. He will be remembered by so many friends and loved ones. I am honored. Mal Quillen
Christine Henchar Reed
May 31, 2012
It was a privilege to work with John in the final 18 months of his distinguished career at Cumberland Heights. I will remember John as a gifted storyteller, a top notch teacher, a compassionate counselor and as a comedian. He brought much love and laughter into the lives of so many people in need of healing. Myra, I want you to know that not a week passed in which he failed to mention how blessed he was to be married to you. He appreciated how compatible you were as a couple. He loved traveling with you. He was VERY proud of the service you offered to First Presbyterian Church and the local community. Mark, your dad was very proud that you started the chess club and he was very pleased that you found love in Jennifer and meaning in your new vocation as a teacher. May the love of Christ enfold you and fondest memories of John sustain you in the days ahead.
Linda Rowe
May 31, 2012
Dr. Ishee was the greatest spiritual advisor and I remember well how he helped me in 1985 to realize what life is really all about. Thank you Dr. Ishee and God Bless you and your family.
May 31, 2012
I'm saddened to hear Dr. Ishee is gone. He married me and my husband Richard in 1999. He also precided over funeral service for my dad in 2005. He was a kind and loving man and will be missed in this life. My condolences to his family.
Deena Whitt, Nashville, TN
Janice Mechan
May 31, 2012
Rest In Peace Dr. Ishee. Thank you for touching my life and so many others.
Marcus Stinson
May 30, 2012
Mark,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Mary Ann Ehrhardt
May 30, 2012
As part of my life,for twelve and one half years, I never met a more humble man. He was a man of few words, but when he spoke. you listened. His heavenly father callled him home and he will enjoy eternal life. I love you friend! Mary Ann Ehrhardt
Pandy Singleton
May 29, 2012
Thank you !
Barbara Sanders
May 29, 2012
May God Bless Dr. Ishee. He touched my life personally with his infinite wisdom and love. Noone ever missed his sessions at CH. He had a beautiful journey in his time here.
Phyllis Gordon
May 29, 2012
Myra,
My heart goes out to you in sympathy.
Phyllis Gordon
Jeffrey Bell
May 29, 2012
It is a blessing to have known Dr. Ishee. May God bless him for the many lives he touched.
May 29, 2012
A wonderful kind man who inspired many to live up to their potential. I always enjoyed being around him. Thank you Dr. Ishee for showing me and many others how much we are loved and forgiven.
Bob Hobson (Nashville, TN)
Jacqueline Ferguson
May 29, 2012
Dr. Ishee came to my aid when I needed him most. As a patient at Cumberland Heights full of sadness, grief, and remorse; Dr. Ishee gently guided me through a time of darkness and hopelessness with his patience, spiritual guidance, faith and love. I will always feel grateful to him in memory. With sympathy for his family for their loss, Sincerely Jacque Ferguson
Dottie Threadgill
May 29, 2012
Dr. Ishee was a very special person who has helped so many. He will be greatly missed.
Terri Hall
May 29, 2012
I will never forget what Dr. Ishee did for me during my time at Cumberland Heights. He was a big part of my story and helped me find my way when I was really lost. Prayers for his family.
Tammy Sanford
May 29, 2012
As a former patient at CH I met Dr. Ishee there and he made each patient feel special. He was so positive and let each of us patients know that he believed that recovery was possible made me feel maybe for the first time in my life like I was worthy of a drug and alcohol free life and that he believed in me and no matter what my past was or what made me turn to drugs and alcohol was not my TRUTH, that I could change the tapes that played in my mind that told me that I was unless, no good for nothing, ugly or stupid. He made me understand that those tapes that I was playing could change because I was a person of value that I was a kind and understanding wonderful child of God and that God didn't make junk! He made me for the first time feel like I mattered that I was not to blame for the things that happened in my childhood and that when I let go of the guilt then and only then could I move forward. He was so right!! Once I let go of the guilt which was not mine guilt to carry my steps felt lighter I no longer viewed myself as unworthy after all this man who is respected by so many just told me that I mattered!! No words could ever describe how that changed my very existence and now several years later when times were hard or I was tempted I just thought of Dr. Ishee telling me that he believed in me and I was worth so much more than I could see and one day I would see in myself what he saw and that life of loneliness and darkness would never be true for me again. Hw will be missed by so many, he I am sure never knew just how many lives he had changed not just those at CH but all those people that once us patients returned out into the real world we had so many opportunities to help other addicts and alcoholics, and I know that I have shared the words that Dr. Ishee said to me with others passing on the love and understanding that he gave to me. God received a angel and although he walks with God he still walks with each of us! Love and prayers to the family.
Tanya Moss
May 29, 2012
I met Dr. Ishee when my daughter was in the adolescent treatment program at Cumberland Heights. He was so gracious, supportive, and a wonderful speaker. We went back to church at the chapel at CH after my daughter was discharged just to hear Dr. Ishee. I pray for his family and friends at this sad and difficult time.
Carol Harp
May 28, 2012
I knew Dr. Ishee through teaching at Argosy University. Nice man. And the students lived him.
Chris O'Rear
May 28, 2012
I was honored to have known John for many years and so blessed for the short time he worked with me at the Pastoral Counseling Centers of Tennessee. He was truly a great man. My prayers for God's peace and comfort for his family.
Susan Gulley
May 28, 2012
Mr. Ishee, his wife and son were our neighbors for over 30 years. I have such fond memories of living there and being next to them...so faithful and gracious...always a smile on his face and love in his heart. He was a neighbor who followed his heart and duty and convinced my Dad into therapy. So many times as Christians we are leery to get involved. I am so thankful that he did. Prayers of peace and comfort to Myra and Mark.
Mollie Simpson
May 28, 2012
Dr. Ishee was a great man, and I know will be missed by many. I worked with him for several years at Cumberland Heights. May God keep and bless you Ms. Myra in your time of loss.
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