Kenneth Isbell's Obituary
Isbell, Kenneth Will "Ken", age 74, of Xenia, passed away Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born September 17th, 1946 to Edith (Curtis) and William Isbell.
Ken served his country with honor in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was 100% marine and was proud of his military service. He earned an associates degree in electronics from Sinclair College. Ken had an impeccable work ethic as he previously worked and retired as a Punch Press Operator from General Motors, and more recently a Driver/Tech at Cardinal Health.
Ken loved military and Marine Corps history, tinkering with cars and has always been intrigued by how things are made and earned the nickname of "King of the jerry rig" as his favorite tools were a coat hanger and duct tape. He was previously a Bellbrook PeeWee Football Coach and Assistant High School Football Coach who had an positive impact on his athletes.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents, son Ron "Izzy" Isbell, step-dad John Campbell, and brother-in-law John Sereiveld. He is survived by his wife Jackie, two sons Richard (Yvonne) and John (Brooke), daughter-in-law Tami Ferguson, "alt" son Jerry Hawker; eight grandchildren Devyn, Rick, Ravyn, Isaak, Ainsley, Julie, Koty, and Kass, two brothers Richie and Thurman (Linda).
To help the family celebrate his life, you are invited to his Life Celebration Visitation at Conner & Koch Life Celebration Home, 92 W. Franklin St. Bellbrook (937-848-6651) on Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00pm. Life Celebration Services will immediately follow at 7:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Kettering Cancer Center, 3700 Southern Blvd, Kettering, OH 45429. You are welcome to send a condolence, plant a tree and share a story about Ken at www.ConnerAndKoch.com.
During this difficult time, if you are feeling ill or unhealthy in any way, you are encouraged to pay your respects in alternative methods, such as sending a sympathy card or sharing a memory through Ken's online book of memories, here at www.ConnerAndKoch.com. In addition, the services will be streamed live via the internet. If you wish to view the services on the live stream, please reach out to the funeral home to be added to the list. Be sure to bring your mask to wear while you are inside the funeral home.
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