Charles William Howard Isom

Charles William "Howard" Isom, 87, of Sesser, IL went to his heavenly reward on November 6, 2024. Howard was born on May 26, 1937 to Clyde Isom & Sybil (Isom) Veal. He married Betty (Spencer) Isom December 3, 1955 & had 53 Golden years together before her death on September 5, 2008. They had 3 children: James Isom, Georjanna "Jan" (Isom) Bennett & Julie Isom. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, loving wife, his son James, daughter Julie, 3 sisters Doris (Isom) Dotson, Joan (Isom) Dee's, Madeline (Isom) Grayhem, 2 brothers Gene Richardson & Walter Douglas. He will be greatly missed by his sister Geneva (Isom) Williams & her loving family. His daughter Georjanna "Jan" (Isom) Bennett & her children & grandchildren: Chad Lewis & children: Dustin Lewis, Andrew Lewis & Jaelyn, Jared & Kaylee Lewis (their mother Carie), Savanah Vaughn & Maddie Lewis. Justin Bennett, his son Anthony Bennett & loved ones Andrea & Addy Cain. Crystal (Bennett) Shultz & son's Lucas & Ethan Shultz. Grandson Charlie Isom & mother Mary Jo (Isom) Murray. Grandson Daniel Isom. Luanna Ray (he called his adopted daughter) as well as Crystal Schaffer (he called his adopted granddaughter) & family. I thank them all for their love & support with his passing days. Howard was an all-star athlete at Sesser High School, where he met the love of his life Betty. He took great pride in being a Union Brick Mason for 37 years, remembering the many friends & the young apprentice Charlie Brown, who continued to be a dear friend in his life to the end. His love of the outdoors, hunting, fishing & photography brought him many trophies & friends that will miss his adventures & stories. As he was known to many as "Good Time Charlie" & the "Gray Fox" by his fellow coyote hunters! Per his final wishes, a private celebration of life for close family & loved ones will be held after his is laid to rest at Horse Prairie Cemetery 12/13/24 beside his loving wife Betty & daughter Julie.