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1944
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2018
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Joel Isom Obituary
Joe was born on August 7, 1944 to A.L. and Martha Isom in Morenci, Arizona. Joe graduated from Bells High School in 1962. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving from 1963 - 1968 and was a Vietnam Veteran.
Joe retired from Grumman after 25 years of service. He was a lifelong member of Bells First United Methodist Church.
Joe is survived by his beautiful bride of 51 years, Carolyn Sue Pool. He was the proud father of three children: son, Jody Isom, wife Sonya and grandson Andy of Dallas; daughter, Anissa Isom of The Colony; daughter, Krista Isom of Denton; sister, Dolores Pell of Bells; brother-in law, Don Ray Pool of Sadler; sister-in-law, Joyce Collins of College Station; several cousins, nieces, nephews, and lifelong friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents A.L & Martha Isom; cousin & dear friend James Henry Watson.
Graveside services will be officiated by Pastor Wally Butts on Saturday, December 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 7 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mullican-Little Funeral Home in Bells, Texas.
Memorials may be made to: The American Legion Post #0536, P.O. Box 290, Bells, TX 75414 or Bells First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 155, Bells, TX 75414
Oh Lord it's hard to be humble
When you're perfect in every way
I can't wait to look in the mirror
Cause I get better looking each day
To know me is to love me
I must be a hell of a man
Oh Lord It's hard to be humble,
But I'm doing the best that I can.
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