Allan Furlow Isbell

1946 - 2025

Allan Furlow Isbell was born July 22, 1946 in Tucumcari, New Mexico to the home of Ralph Howard Isbell and Viola Monema Furlow Isbell. He was a graduate of the Tucumcari schools and a graduate of Eastern New Mexico University, with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance in 1972.Allan married his true love, Nedra Kay Smith from Clovis, New Mexico, on June 8, 1968 at Kingswood Methodist Church in Clovis, New Mexico.Mr. Isbell enjoyed serving others as witnessed by his many professional endeavors in Clovis before his retirement in 2013. He credited Holland's Office Equipment for taking a chance on his customer service regime. He then was hired by Lynell Skarda at The Citizens Bank of Clovis where he started as a teller and worked his way up to be Vice President of Commercial Loans. Mr. Isbell was the owner of AAA FirePro from 1985-1995. During this time he met numerous people who became friends while servicing fire extinguishers all over the eastern side of NM. His most proud accomplishment at AAA was assisting the Clovis Fire Department and Texico Volunteer Fire Department with purchasing fire trucks to add to their fleet. He finished his working career as the Warehouse Supervisor and Director of Purchasing for Plateau, a job he loved almost as much as the wonderful people in the warehouse.Mr. Isbell was a life long member of the Methodist church, most recently at the First Methodist Church of Clovis. He sang in the chancel choir, taught Sunday School, belonged to the Methodist Men, and various committees in the church.
He was a 53 year member of Kiwanis International and belonged to the El Desayuno club of Clovis, where he served in all offices and on numerous committees, including serving as Lieutenant Governor of the Southwest District. Mr. Isbell was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. He was also a member and long standing treasurer of the Clovis Executive Association.Mr. Isbell was a volunteer at the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico and enjoyed serving on the Food Bank Board.
Mr. Isbell passed from this earthly life and entered his heavenly home on June 1, 2025.
He is survived by his daughter, Alison Isbell Brown and son in love, Randy Brown; by his four grandchildren, Megan and CJ Parsley and Logan and Michelle Brown; by his two great grandsons, Charlie and James Parsley; brother in love Gordon (Kit) Smith; by his nephew Rocky (Renee) Smith and their daughter Sophia. He is also survived by many cousins and wonderful friends, who were his extended family. Special thanks to the staff at Wheatfields and his Hospice nurses, Jennifer, Alicia, Steve and Brandi for their wonderful care.
Cremation has taken place. Services will be Tuesday, June 10th at 2:00 at First Methodist Church with Rev. Jeb Archey officiating. Honorary Pall Bearers will be the El Desayuno Kiwanians.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Methodist Church of Clovis, music fund; the Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico; **
Arrangements have been entrusted to Muffley Funeral Home, www.muffleyfuneralhome.com, (575)762-4435.