Charles Bryan Isbell, 77, died Tuesday, July 5, 2016 after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Dianne Garrett Isbell, of Rancho Viejo Texas. His son Kevin Isbell (Sandra) of Rancho Viejo Texas. His daughters Lisa Isbell-Nunez(Carlos) and Brenda Isbell-Alvarez (Artemio) of Brownsville Texas. His grandchildren Dustin Isbell (Paulina), Kristopher Isbell (Gloria), Noah Nunez , Samantha Alvarez all of Brownsville Texas and Hannah Nunez of Los Angeles California. His great grandchildren Dustin Luke Isbell, Khloe Isbell, Christopher and Edward Gonzalez all of Brownsville Texas. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents John and Juanita Isbell. His five brothers Ansel Isbell (Jean+), Tommy Isbell (Billie), Bill Isbell (Joyce, dec.) Lavell Isbell (Wilma) and M.L. Isbell (Betty).
Charles was born in Anna, Texas. He graduated from Corsicana High School in Corsicana, Texas in 1957.
After their marriage in 1958, Charles and Dianne moved to Dallas Texas. He began his banking career with Wynnewood State Bank as a teller and soon moved through the ranks as a Vice President. He then moved to Hampton State Bank. He became President of Hillside National Bank at the age of 29. During his years in banking he received many accolades in various civic and community organizations. He was a past State President of the Improved Order of the Red Men. During his 28 years of membership he served in many positions.
In 1970 he moved his family to Brownsville Texas to join his brother in forming Isbell Seafood in Port Isabel Texas. Charles had many interests in businesses on South Padre Island and commercial bingo businesses in the valley.
Charles enjoyed living on South Padre Island, his home in Playa del Carmen Quintana Roo, Mexico, his beloved Dos Rios Ranch in Arroyo City and his home in Brownsville Texas.
He will be missed by his family and many friends. The Isbell family would like to thank Gracie Reyes for her continued dedication as a loyal friend and employee.
A memorial service will be held at Corley Funeral Home on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 3 p.m. located at 418 N. 13th St., Corsicana, TX 75110.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Charlie’s family. Cowboy Jim and Charlie had many wonderful times over the years. RIP Charlie.
Our family extends their deepest condolences to the Isbell family. God bless you all. The Renato Cardenas Family
Charlie was one of the most remarkable men we have had the pleasure of calling a close and dear friend. We pray that God will hold his family close in comfort and assurance at this time and fill their hearts with many happy memories to comfort them. Charlie will always hold the highest place of honor among his friends, colleagues and family and we will truly miss him. All our love.
It is with great sadness upon hearing the passing of a great friend Charlie, as he was known to us here at Border Bingo.
His friendship will be missed greatly! May he rest in peace.
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