Herbert Marshall Isaac

Herbert Marshall Isaac obituary

Herbert Marshall Isaac

Herbert Isaac Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland on Sep. 17, 2025.

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Herbert Marshall Isaac, age 85, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at the Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC following a short battle with lung cancer and pneumonia.

He was born on January 5, 1940 in Duval County, Florida, a son of the late Max Isaac and the late Nettye Puldy Isaac Cohen.

Herb was a well known trader of opportunities having been involved in real estate, construction, and car sales. He was a proud and dedicated member of Greater Joy Fellowship in Newland and was very active with Avery County Fair, Woolly Worm Festival and the Avery County Chamber of Commerce. He enjoyed talking to anyone, tinkering with cars, and antiquing. He could always be counted on to tell a story and make you smile.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Jean Isaac.

Herb leaves behind to cherish his memory two daughters, Penny (Bob) Cartwright of Wellington, FL, Karen (Tim) Bounds of Newland, NC; son, Scott (Kim) Isaac of Roan Mountain, TN; sister, Nyra Stinson; brother, Paul (Phyllis) Isaac; eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

At Herb's request, no services are planned at this time.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to the amazing staff of Watauga Medical Center for the wonderful and loving care they provided and to the Avery County Community for the outpouring of love that has been shown to them.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Greater Joy Fellowship or the American Cancer Society.

Words of Comfort and Memories may be shared with the Isaac family by visiting our website www.rsfh.net

The care of Herb and his family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland.

(828) 733-2121

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Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland

296 Ash Street, Newland, NC 28657

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