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Michael Isbell
Washington, North Carolina
Aug 4, 1944 – Oct 23, 2023
About
BORN
August 4, 1944
DIED
October 23, 2023
LOCATION
Washington, North Carolina
Obituary
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Rev. Michael Lee Isbell, age 79, retired minister, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at ECU Health Beaufort Hospital in Washington.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the home and also from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, October 27, 2023, at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory.
A Mass of Resurrection will be held 1:00 PM also on Friday at Mother of Mercy Catholic Church. A burial will immediately follow in Pamlico Memorial Gardens in Washington.
Rev. Isbell was born in Cabell County, West Virginia on August 4, 1944. He was the son of the late Albert Lee Isbell and Mary Frances Waugh Isbell. Rev. Isbell graduated from Ironton High School in 1962. In 1967, he graduated from Roanoke Bible College with a BA degree. Rev. Isbell received his Master of Arts in Religion from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He served at First Christian Church in Belhaven for many years. Rev. Isbell was a member of Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and the local Republican party. He served on the Beaufort County School board for several years. In his spare time, Rev. Isbell enjoyed reading and participating in church activities.
On June 28, 1970, he married the former Jo Ann Alligood, who survives.
Surviving with his wife are two daughters, Elizabeth I. Baker and husband Keith of Youngsville, N.C., Catherine I. King and husband, Travis of Greenville; five grandchildren, Sarah Baker, Caroline Baker, Rachel Baker, Jameson Isbell, Maya King; and sister, Melissa Lewis and husband, Garrett of Elizabeth City.
In addition to his parents, Rev. Isbell was preceded in death by a sister, Shaunna Isbell.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, 112 West 9th Street, Washington, NC 27889, Mid-Atlantic Christian University, 715 North Poindexter Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909 or First Christian Church in Belhaven, P.O. Box 577, Belhaven, NC 27810.
Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington is honored to serve the Isbell family.
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Andrea Eason
November 01, 2023 | Sunbury, NC | Acquaintance
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I knew Mike from Ironton High School. He was a very considerate and the nicest person. Just want his daughters and grandkids to know this.
Susan Haney Gegogeine
October 27, 2023 | Sacramento, CA | Classmate
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So sorry to hear about Mike's passing. He and I were friends since grade school and graduated from Ironton High together in 1962. Life is growing short for all of us from this class. Best of luck to Jo Ann - if you need anything, let us know.
Richard Dupree
October 27, 2023 | Beaver, PA | Classmate
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To ALL of Mike's family--I send sincere condolences. I've known Mike since grade school at Central School. His family lived right across the street from the school. We have reminisced many times in person and over the phone about our school days, among many, many other things. Mike was a VERY GOOD man! He lived a good Christian life. I already miss our phone chats that went on for hours. He is in a better place but I know all will miss him!
Lana Jones Moore
October 27, 2023 | Ironton, OH | Friend
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Melissa and family, we are praying for comfort and peace at this time. So sorry for your loss.
Colleen Woolard
October 25, 2023 | Elizabeth City, NC | Friend
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So sorry for your loss. May you feel the comfort and peace of our Lord Jesus. You and your family have been in my prayers.
Donna Horne
October 25, 2023 | Elizabeth City, NC | Friend
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Mike was such a big part of our life when we moved back to Belhaven at the first christian church he was such a great minister always so comforting RIP Mike you had a very fullfilling life.
Melanie Smith
October 25, 2023 | Kill Devil Hills, NC | Friend
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Sorry to hear of Mike passing! Prayers and Thoughts are with Joann, Elizabeth, Caroline rest of the family!
Tawanna Warren
October 25, 2023 | CHOCOWINTY, NC | Family
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