Timeline for Ervin Isbell
Born: May 14, 1948
Died: July 16, 2014
Ervin Lee Isbell, 66, of Santa Fe, passed away on July 16, 2014 at UT Southwestern St. Paul Hospital in Dallas, Texas from pneumonia a complication from his chemotherapy for GBM. He was born in Texas City, Texas on May 14, 1948 and was adopted when he was 3 days old by his loving parents, Ray and Georgia Isbell, of La Marque.
Ervin began his police career on May 3, 1972 at UTMB and was a Sergeant to many fine officers while there. After leaving UTMB he went on to serve Jamaica Beach. In 1988 he began his 20 year tenure with Galveston PD. During his service there Ervin was a patrol officer, evidence technician and crime scene investigator. After retirement Ervin continued to serve his community by joining the Santa Fe ISD PD in 2010 at the junior high. Ervin was able to see the good in all kids. He loved to take them under his wing for guidance.
Three of Ervin’s loves in life were barbecuing, fishing, and RVing in his Columbus 5th wheel. He was active with the Special Olympics Torch Run and Beat the Heat. Ervin was also a decorated and well respected Vietnam Veteran. He was a Specialist 4 who served with the 1st of the 501st A Company 101st Airborne Division. While in Vietnam Ervin earned a Bronze Star with Valor for going beyond the call of duty and exhibiting acts of heroism. He always had a word of encouragement. Ervin exhibited acts of bravery by carrying wounded soldiers to medivacs. He was respected by his peers, senior officers, and NCO’s. He will never be forgotten by his brothers in arms.
Ervin is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Georgia Isbell; and mother-in-law, Jeane Brown. He is survived by his wife of 38 wonderful years, Jeane Ann Brown Isbell; four children: Michael, Leigh Ann, David and Scott; and of course, Daisy. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews, aunts, cousins and sister, Patricia Isbell, and of course, Larry and Brenda Laird and Jess and Peggy Johnson.
Ervin’s family will receive visitors from 5:00 until 8:00 pm, Tuesday, July 22nd, at Malloy & Son Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be 10:00 am, Wednesday, July 23rd, at Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church, 2803 53rd Street in Galveston with Rev. Craig King officiating. Burial will follow at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock.
Pallbearers will be Trey Brown, Larry Fleenor, Jess Johnson, Larry Laird, Barry Whitburn, Eddie Vasquez, and Rick Neal. Honorary pallbearers will be Zach Brown, Michael Isbell, David Isbell, Scott Isbell, and Charlie Sterling.
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The Isbell Family would like to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the entire Galveston PD for their unconditional support.
I know Ervin from years as fellow trombone players in the school band. I always liked him and considered him a friend.
Jeane Ann & Family, although we have never met in person, we fell as if we have known you and Ervin for years. We send our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies and condolences!
Ervin, you will be sadly missed. I will always remember how you made people smile. Sorry I can't be there to see you off. God bless you Eevin.
Jeane, My condolences to you and your family.
You have our sincere sympathy. We never got to meet Ervin but know he was a wonderful man. Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. May God comfort you in the days ahead
Our hearts are breaking for you, Jeane. We send our deepest condolences on Ervin's passing. He will be missed by the Columbus family. We regret we weren't able to meet him and you. We pray for God's comfort and strength as you and family strive to move toward. Love and hugs.
RIP Erv. Our condolences to you Jeanne and your family. Gene & Sally Horst
Sending thoughts and prayers to your family. Wish we could have met on a Glamping trip. But i know we will meet someday.
May God bless you all in these rough times... in my thoughts and prayers..
We are so sorry for your loss. Best Wishes to you and your family. Don & Kay Sadler
Ervin You will be truly missed by all, especially me. You were always helpful, had that smile and would help anyone in need. You are and always will be a great Friend Comrade and HERO> rest in peace . Pookey
My Ervin rest in peace. My condolences to his family.
Ervin, when Jeane called and told me you had just passed, I stopped walking and just stood fast. I was at a lost for words. It's still hard to believe you are no longer with us. I will cherish the time we were in Nam. The circumstance was difficult but very reassuring because I could always depend on you.i will always remember your infectuous smile.Rest in peace my friend..
So very sorry for our loss. He was and always will be a dear friend of everyone he knew.
Shocked and saddened to hear My thoughts are with his family.
We shared a Law Enforcement Family and an RVing Family. You are twice missed.
Prayers for God to comfort and strengthen you for the days ahead. We were looking forward to sharing some time in Goshen but now for Ervin we will wait until God's Rally.
Ervin you will be missed dearly. You was an wonderful friend. We will love you always. Roger & Janice
"When the joys are still remembered but the sorrow has quietly gone, there will always be a special place in the heart-where love lives on." Ervin was special, as are you. Praying for you and your family.
Ervin could always make me laugh. Have not seen him in over 48 years. God's blessings on the entire family. May you find peace and comfort in the Lord!
Our hearts are saddened for the loss of such a wonderful, kind man. We pray for you and your family and are comforted in the knowledge that you will be reunited in his loving arms again someday. Till then just know you are loved by many!
Jeanne Ann and family, we are so sorry for your loss.
It was such an honor to be Ervin's friend. I met him during my time of being employed at the City Garage in 1998. I hope to see you again one day. You will be dearly missed. My thoughts & prayers are with the family. RIP ERVIN
My sincerest and deepest condolences at the loss of this wonderful person.
Our heartfelt sympathies, and our sincere well wishes for the entire Isabel family.
Lisa and I send our deep condolences to Ervin's family. While we never met him personally, we shared his love of RVing in a Columbus 5th wheel and had the opportunity to interact online. We pray that God would comfort Jeane Ann and the rest of his family.
May you rest in peace.
Jeane we never got to meet Erv or you but our hearts go out to you and your family. He was far too young to leave, and had so much to look forward to. Gods plans are sometimes different than ours and it's difficult for us to understand. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers as you go on without him. I hope some day we will meet. Until then take care and know that lots of us Columbus owners are with you on spirit.
So sorry for your loss, will keep you in our thoughts.
Jeane, My condolences go out to you and your family. You are a trooper, and I hope to meet you one day. I am so sorry for your loss.
I'm a member of your Columbus family.
Sorry for your loss. Ervin was a friend to all and one of my classmates at LMHS. He will be missed by many. God bless him and his family.
Never met You, but felt like we knew you through the Columbus RV group. May you rest in peace forever.
Rest easy, you've earned it. Sympathies and heartfelt well wishes for your family and loved ones.
Ray & Connie Pearson has sent this Expressions of Sympathy card.
We are truly sorry for your loss. The world stepped for a brief moment of time. To signify your loss. It will go around again........ it won't ever be the same but it will go around. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are so sorry for you loss. Our prayers are with you.
My love to you and you and Erv's four precious children. He will be missed by so many people. My prayers continue to be with your family. This world is a better place because of the two of you. Rest in Peace, Ervin, you are so loved.
We are So Sorry for your Loss. We planned to meet in Goshen,In at the RV Rally. As Vietnam Veterans we planned to Chat a Spell. Was not meant to be. Our meeting will take Place in Heaven. You are In our Prayers. David & Peggy White Taylorsville, NC
I am very proud of Ervin and appreciated the time I shared with him this past Memorial Day. I am also very saddened that we can never visit to laugh, talk, and share stories again. He can never be replaced. So many memories through the years, that I was hoping to have a few more.
May God comfort you in this time5
Columbus RV Group
We are very saddened at the loss of Ervin and was so looking forward to meeting on a Columbus outing. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of good times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Jeane & Family - Cannot express the hurt and sadness my heart feels for you and your family. Thinking of you and sending prayers that God will give you the strength and fortitude you will need during this difficult time. Hoping the many beautiful memories you two made together will also bring you joy in times of sorrow. Take care - much love - Barbara
Jeane and family, Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Ervin. Hoping the wonderful memories that you two have shared help you through this difficult time.
Ervin was a true leader and great role model for so may kids. I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
May god be with you my Columbus RV Group friend.I did not know you personnaly but I know you were loved by the support from your fellow officers bringing you home. Jean Ann may The Lord be with you as you walk forward on this earth. You and Ervin will be together again one day .
Jeane Ann and Family May the concern and sympathy of those who care help you through this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with out during this difficult time.
Larry & Kerry Jackosn has sent this Expressions of Sympathy card.
Erv, you served your community very well. Your family is very proud of you and your accomplishments. It was our privledge to have met you! I hope to someday meet you again!
Sending many thoughts of sympathy and caring to the family. The Isbells were one of the first posters to help me out when I joined the Columbus RV group. I enjoyed getting to know Ervin on the computer.
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Malloy Funerals & Cremations.
I know Ervin from years as fellow trombone players in the school band. I always liked him and considered him a friend.
Jeane Ann & Family, although we have never met in person, we fell as if we have known you and Ervin for years. We send our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies and condolences!
Ervin, you will be sadly missed. I will always remember how you made people smile. Sorry I can't be there to see you off. God bless you Eevin.
Jeane, My condolences to you and your family.
You have our sincere sympathy. We never got to meet Ervin but know he was a wonderful man. Our hearts go out to you and your family during this difficult time. May God comfort you in the days ahead
Our hearts are breaking for you, Jeane. We send our deepest condolences on Ervin's passing. He will be missed by the Columbus family. We regret we weren't able to meet him and you. We pray for God's comfort and strength as you and family strive to move toward. Love and hugs.
RIP Erv. Our condolences to you Jeanne and your family. Gene & Sally Horst
Sending thoughts and prayers to your family. Wish we could have met on a Glamping trip. But i know we will meet someday.
May God bless you all in these rough times... in my thoughts and prayers..
We are so sorry for your loss. Best Wishes to you and your family. Don & Kay Sadler
Ervin You will be truly missed by all, especially me. You were always helpful, had that smile and would help anyone in need. You are and always will be a great Friend Comrade and HERO> rest in peace . Pookey
My Ervin rest in peace. My condolences to his family.
Ervin, when Jeane called and told me you had just passed, I stopped walking and just stood fast. I was at a lost for words. It's still hard to believe you are no longer with us. I will cherish the time we were in Nam. The circumstance was difficult but very reassuring because I could always depend on you.i will always remember your infectuous smile.Rest in peace my friend..
So very sorry for our loss. He was and always will be a dear friend of everyone he knew.
Shocked and saddened to hear My thoughts are with his family.
We shared a Law Enforcement Family and an RVing Family. You are twice missed.
Prayers for God to comfort and strengthen you for the days ahead. We were looking forward to sharing some time in Goshen but now for Ervin we will wait until God's Rally.
Ervin you will be missed dearly. You was an wonderful friend. We will love you always. Roger & Janice
"When the joys are still remembered but the sorrow has quietly gone, there will always be a special place in the heart-where love lives on." Ervin was special, as are you. Praying for you and your family.
Ervin could always make me laugh. Have not seen him in over 48 years. God's blessings on the entire family. May you find peace and comfort in the Lord!
Our hearts are saddened for the loss of such a wonderful, kind man. We pray for you and your family and are comforted in the knowledge that you will be reunited in his loving arms again someday. Till then just know you are loved by many!
Jeanne Ann and family, we are so sorry for your loss.
It was such an honor to be Ervin's friend. I met him during my time of being employed at the City Garage in 1998. I hope to see you again one day. You will be dearly missed. My thoughts & prayers are with the family. RIP ERVIN
My sincerest and deepest condolences at the loss of this wonderful person.
Our heartfelt sympathies, and our sincere well wishes for the entire Isabel family.
Lisa and I send our deep condolences to Ervin's family. While we never met him personally, we shared his love of RVing in a Columbus 5th wheel and had the opportunity to interact online. We pray that God would comfort Jeane Ann and the rest of his family.
May you rest in peace.
Jeane we never got to meet Erv or you but our hearts go out to you and your family. He was far too young to leave, and had so much to look forward to. Gods plans are sometimes different than ours and it's difficult for us to understand. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers as you go on without him. I hope some day we will meet. Until then take care and know that lots of us Columbus owners are with you on spirit.
So sorry for your loss, will keep you in our thoughts.
Jeane, My condolences go out to you and your family. You are a trooper, and I hope to meet you one day. I am so sorry for your loss.
I'm a member of your Columbus family.
Sorry for your loss. Ervin was a friend to all and one of my classmates at LMHS. He will be missed by many. God bless him and his family.
Never met You, but felt like we knew you through the Columbus RV group. May you rest in peace forever.
Rest easy, you've earned it. Sympathies and heartfelt well wishes for your family and loved ones.
Ray & Connie Pearson has sent this Expressions of Sympathy card.
We are truly sorry for your loss. The world stepped for a brief moment of time. To signify your loss. It will go around again........ it won't ever be the same but it will go around. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are so sorry for you loss. Our prayers are with you.
My love to you and you and Erv's four precious children. He will be missed by so many people. My prayers continue to be with your family. This world is a better place because of the two of you. Rest in Peace, Ervin, you are so loved.
We are So Sorry for your Loss. We planned to meet in Goshen,In at the RV Rally. As Vietnam Veterans we planned to Chat a Spell. Was not meant to be. Our meeting will take Place in Heaven. You are In our Prayers. David & Peggy White Taylorsville, NC
I am very proud of Ervin and appreciated the time I shared with him this past Memorial Day. I am also very saddened that we can never visit to laugh, talk, and share stories again. He can never be replaced. So many memories through the years, that I was hoping to have a few more.
May God comfort you in this time5
Columbus RV Group
We are very saddened at the loss of Ervin and was so looking forward to meeting on a Columbus outing. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of good times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Jeane & Family - Cannot express the hurt and sadness my heart feels for you and your family. Thinking of you and sending prayers that God will give you the strength and fortitude you will need during this difficult time. Hoping the many beautiful memories you two made together will also bring you joy in times of sorrow. Take care - much love - Barbara
Jeane and family, Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Ervin. Hoping the wonderful memories that you two have shared help you through this difficult time.
Ervin was a true leader and great role model for so may kids. I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
May god be with you my Columbus RV Group friend.I did not know you personnaly but I know you were loved by the support from your fellow officers bringing you home. Jean Ann may The Lord be with you as you walk forward on this earth. You and Ervin will be together again one day .
Jeane Ann and Family May the concern and sympathy of those who care help you through this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with out during this difficult time.
Larry & Kerry Jackosn has sent this Expressions of Sympathy card.
Erv, you served your community very well. Your family is very proud of you and your accomplishments. It was our privledge to have met you! I hope to someday meet you again!
Sending many thoughts of sympathy and caring to the family. The Isbells were one of the first posters to help me out when I joined the Columbus RV group. I enjoyed getting to know Ervin on the computer.
Malloy Funerals & Cremations
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Malloy Funerals & Cremations.