James Isley
April 26, 1932 - January 19, 2021
Jacksonville, Florida - James Leon Isley passed on January 19, 2021. He was 88. He was born in Philadelphia, PA. He was reared in Greensboro NC and subsequently served 20 years in the US Air Force and retired as a TSGT. He later served as a Civil Servant for 17 years as a jet mechanic. He retired at the ripe old age of 58 and had been living the life of "Riley" until his passing. He was a country boy at heart and loved to fish. He moved to Florida in May of 2019 from California. He was proceeded in death by his ex-wife Ruth (Red), oldest son Randall (Brush) and sister Jean Bingham. He is survived by 5 children: Marinda (Mitch), Terrell (Squirrel), Glenn (Cutty), Donna (Perch) and Alex. Sister Betty Francis Reece. Seven grandchildren: Shanae', Tavia, Jordan, Brandon, Merrick, Khendal and Jett. Two great grandchildren: Malea and Xavier. Daughter-in-Law Amber (Doc). James will be interned at the Jacksonville National Cemetery on Feb 8, 2021.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Jan. 27, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for James Isley

20 Entries

Marinda Isley

January 21, 2025

Still missing you Dad! I know you know you have a Great Grandson that looks and acts just like you. I pray he has many of your best and great qualities. I sometimes call him Dad! He knows you are Papa! He will know all about you. Love you always!

Charles Cook

July 5, 2024

I met Jim when I started working at McClellan AFB in Sacramento. He was a good friend, and I still have memories of he and I, along with Gil Carter, and several others, on a field trip to Tucson in the eighties. My name is Charlie Cook, and he used to call me CC and water back. I will always cherish the time and memories of our times together with friends. I had moved east in the middle 90s, settling in Tallahassee in 2001. I was sad to learn that he was in Jacksonville, as I would have loved to see him again. I recently attended a funeral for a friend at the national cemetery in Jacksonville and found his grave. I will miss him as you all do for the wonderful man he was. Rest peacefully my friend!

Marinda Isley

January 21, 2023

Two years Dad! I think of you every day! Will miss you forever. Love you always!

Tricia Crown

January 22, 2022

You are as missed today as you were the day you left us. So many fabulous memories of you but it doesn´t compare to you being here. Love you Mr. Isley and miss you even more.

Valerie Tuck

January 21, 2022

I really can't believe it has been a year. Missing you so much uncle Pete. I take solace in those loving memories from childhood to my adulthood. I miss your laugh and your stern advice. Rest in paradise. Love you family. Family STRONG.

Marinda Isley

January 21, 2022

I miss you sooo much! It´s been a year and the pain of your loss is still so deep! I keep trying to tell myself, you are no longer suffering. You were such a strong and prideful man. I love you Dad. May you continue to Rest in Heaven!

Lyn brooks

May 29, 2021

Your door was always open to me old friend spicy barbq and a big smile.no more pain.Rip your buddy.

Audrey Askins

February 6, 2021

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Valerie Tuck

February 6, 2021

Valerie Tuck

February 6, 2021

Valerie Tuck

February 6, 2021

There is so much to say as I reflect on my memories of uncle Pete. He was a true patriarch and family man. There was always a gleam in his eyes whenever he talked about his children and grands. He was man of great integrity and character. He was nonsense kind of guy, I will missed those words of wisdom and his endearing advice. He also had a great sense of humor and when him and mom got together forget it..the party is on
Rest in heavenly peace, dear uncle Pete.. no more pain.. sending PRAYERS of comfort for my cousins..

Grace Jackson

February 6, 2021

Words cannot describe the emptiness I feel inside. Pete was my protective cousin who was more like
a brother. We shared so many great memories growing up and in our adulthood- he was my confidant and partner in crime. I can hear him saying "Skip" was going on....He loved his children very much and love my children like his own. He was a non nonsense kind of guy. Will miss he deeply. Rest in paradise my dear cousin/big brother.

Grace Jackson and Valerie Tuck

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Russell Braxton

February 5, 2021

Iam really gonna miss you. My Buddy, My Friend, My Family. We had a lot of fun uncle Pete in Greensboro North Carolina. You ,I and Leonard. Rest In Heaven. When you see my Brother Darrell tell him hello and we down here praying. "We Are One". Enjoyed You.

Tricia Crown

February 4, 2021

My heart is sad and heavy. I just spoke with Mr. Isley about a month ago. He called out of the blue and it was such a pleasure to hear his voice. I remember on Mather Air Force Base how much he loved to fish. So many wonderful memories with Mr. Isley and the Isley family. My condolences to the family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Marinda Y Isley

January 30, 2021

Missing you so much Dad! Love you always! Rest In Peace!

Marinda Isley

January 30, 2021

Dad you will be missed! I´m so glad I spent the last two months with you. We had so many good talks and so much time together. I will always remember your last words to me. I love you Dad always. And, I´m missing you so much. My Dad... my hero. My Daddy is home and resting in the Lord´s arms.

Audrey Askins

January 28, 2021

Uncle Pete a loving, kind, full of life soul. Rest now, your journey is with God now. We love you!

Jan Braxton &Russell Braxton

January 28, 2021

There are no words to express our saddest. You will always be Loved, and Missed by us...Your mansion awaits you!

Sandra Hill

January 28, 2021

Pete will be missed by all who knew him. That smile and sense of humor was one of a kind. I can hear him saying I'm alright just remember the good times we shared. Praying for the family.

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