Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Isbell, Marcellus March 29, 1928 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/va/vafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Diane Renfrow dianel14@gmail.com March 23, 2015, 8:11 pm Norfolk Journal and Guide,Saturday,Apr 7,1928 The funeral of Marcellus Isbell of this city, who died at his residence March 29, was held at Bank St. Church, Sunday, April 1, at 1:30 p.m. Dr. G. W. Watkins, pastor, conducted the services. Miss Wright, of the choir rendered an appropriate solo in a touching manner. Mr. Isbell was born in Lynchburg, VA, where he lived for several years and was at one time connected with the Post Office Department as a letter carrier in that city. Later removing to Norfolk with his family, he resided continuously in this city for a period of over 35 years. For many years he was employed as foreman of the Farmers’ Manufacturing Co., Cape Charles, VA, which position he held up to the time he was stricken. He was a member of Excelsior Lodge of Masons, and of Brotherly Love Lodge of Odd Fellows,he was also a Knight of Pythias holding positions at various times in all three organizations. Mr. Isbell was a consistent member of Bank St. Church, serving at one time as a trustee, also as Assistant Superintendent of Sunday School. Three daughters and one son are left to mourn the loss of this esteemed citizen who was known throughout the community as a man of sterling qualities and upright character. They are Mrs. Alfred Johnson, Chicago; Mrs. Geo. C. Tucker, Philadelphia PA; Mrs. Geo. Winfield, Norfolk VA; and Chas. Isbell, New York City. Interment was at Calvary Cemetery in the family plot. Additional Comments: Calvary Cemetery ISHELL, MANIEL I5808 GUS 0 03/31/1928 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/va/norfolkcity/obits/i/isbell7714gob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/vafiles/ File size: 2.1 Kb