Marcus Isbell

Marcus Dee Isbell, age 73, of Carlisle, Arkansas went to be with the Lord July 12, 2015. He was born July 30, 1941 in the Snake Island Community to the late Joe T. Isbell and Carlee Nation Isbell. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda Tipton Isbell, two daughters, Carla (Martie) Underwood of Carlisle, and Karen (Mike) Fairbanks of Russellville; four grandchildren, Justin (Brodie) Underwood, Stacie Underwood, Trent and Grant Fairbanks; one sister, Cora Etta Isbell Billings and many nieces, nephews, loved ones and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Helen Virginia Isbell and Mary Etta Isbell Pruett and one brother Joe Carroll Isbell.

He was a member of the Snake Island community church for 41 years until the closing in 2011 where he was Sunday School Superintendent for many years. He is currently a member of the Humnoke Pentecostal Church of God in Humnoke and served on the Board of Directors. He was employed with Riceland Foods of Stuttgart for 31 years and retired in 2006. After retirement he stayed busy serving in his church, helping his son-in-law Martie Underwood on the farm, helping in Walter Bowlan’s repair shop, and playing with his grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 15 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pentecostal Church of God in Humnoke, arrangements by Boyd Funeral Home of Lonoke. Burial will follow in Hamilton Cemetery. www.boydfuneralhome.net.