Ethridge Gayle Isbell

W as born May 13, 1940 in Portageville, Mo to Evlle Isbell and Mary Patillo Isbell. He passed away on Saturday January 26, 2019 at his home in Covington, TN at the age of 78.

P roceeding him in death were his parents: Mary Patillo Isbell and Evlle Isbell. He was a veteran serving in the Navy and the National Guard and the Army, retiring as a Staff Sargent. He was united in marriage to Celia Ann Widner on August 4, 1959 in New Madrid MO, she survives of the home. He was of the Pentecostal Faith and enjoyed spending time with friends & family.

H e leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 60 years: Celia Isbell of Covington, TN, his son: Eddie Ethridge A Isbell Jr. of Covington, TN, one daughter: Cheryl Neslein of Lakeland, Florida, five brothers: John Birdno of Eugene, MO, Gerald, Roger, Ricky, Gary, and Jamie Isbell al of Pinson, Alabama, two sisters: Betty Montgomery of Farmington MO, Kitty Glover of Granite City, Illinois, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren and a host of many other relives and friends.