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George Isham
[May 28, 2012]
LINCOLN --
George W. Isham, 76, of Lincoln, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in
Monahans, Texas.
(Below is a copy of
the obituary from the funeral home.)
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George W. Isham, 76, of Lincoln, passed away May 22,
2012 in Monahans, Texas into his Heavenly Father's
open arms.
Visitation will be Friday, June 1 from 11:00 am
to 1:00 pm with the funeral following at Lincoln
Christian Church. Burial will follow at Lucas
Chapel Cemetery. Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral
Home is handling the arrangements.
George was born on August 28, 1935 in Whitehall,
Illinois, the son of George and Mary (Malin) Isham.
He married Betty L. Keim on April 21, 1961 at
Lincoln Christian Church.
He was a member of Lincoln Christian Church for 50
years and served as co-superintendent of the Sunday
School, helped with the youth, and served as a
deacon and an elder. He loved helping with various
programs around the church including the Harvest of
Talents and helping with the Walk for the Crisis
Pregnancy Center. He was always willing to be of
service in the Family of God and to serve his
Heavenly Father.
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George worked as a barber for 20 years at Lincoln
Development Center. He drove for Capitol Tours for
9 years, as well as, worked as a janitor for school
programs at LDC and West Lincoln Broadwell. He also
drove a school bus for Chester East and West Lincoln
Broadwell Schools.
Surviving are his wife, Betty, of Lincoln, his daughter Denise Hicks (Greg) of
Monahans, Texas and his son Roger Isham (Julie) of South Elgin, Illinois. He
also has 7 grandchildren: Michael Hicks, Danica Hicks and fiance Julian
Hernandez, Haylie Hicks, and Ashley Ceballos (Anthony) all of Monahans, Texas,
and Taylor, Austin, and Emma Li Isham of South Elgin, Illinois. Three brothers
- John Isham (Doris) of Whitehall, IL, Jack Isham (Janet) of Hillview, IL, and
Melvin (Alice) of Carrollton, IL. Two sisters - Mary Lawson and Virginia Adams
both of Whitehall, IL.
George was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren: Andrew and Grace Isham and by
3 brothers Everett, Frank and Bob Isham.
George was an ardent St. Louis Cardinal Baseball and Chicago Bear football fan.
He was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandpa. He will be missed by
many.
Memorials can be made to the Lincoln Christian Church Building Fund.
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