He was born Dec. 31, 1952, in Anna, son of Clyde and Jenny Arnhart Isom. He and Lori Davis were married May 31, 1995, in Anna.
Isom was a dietary manager at Shawnee Correctional Center and a former member of Anna City Council. He was a member of Anna Heights Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Brian Isom of Anna, Kyle Isom of Jonesboro, Ill.; three daughters, Angela and Andrea Isom of Anna, Jordan Isom of Metropolis; two stepdaughters, Megan and Kaci Clary of Metropolis; his parents of Anna; three sisters, Louise Connett of Mattoon, Ill., Diane Crider of Gonzales, La., Betty Grove of Danville, Ill.; and a brother, David Isom of Anna.
Friends may call at Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Anna after 5 p.m. today.
Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Scott Harner will officiate. Burial will be in Big Creek Cemetery.
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