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James Ore "Jimmy" Isaacs
1953 - 2025
BORN
1953
DIED
2025
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James Isaacs Obituary
September 2, 1953 -
August 19, 2025
NICKELSVILLE, VA - James "Jimmy" Ore Isaacs, 71- Nickelsville, VA passed away on August 19, 2025, at his residence.
Born on September 2, 1953, to the late George Francis and Mary (Dixon) Isaacs.
He retired from the Eastman Chemical Company.
In addition to his parents, his brother-in-law, Rick Robinson preceded him in death.
Jimmy is survived by his wife of 51 years, Brenda Camp Isaacs; son, James Isaacs (Julia); daughters, Cindy Greene (Mark), Mary BarEl (Doran), Rachel Stram (Eric), sisters, Violet Shelton (Jeff) , Sherry Jean Robinson; brothers, Gail Isaacs, Paul Isaacs (Jerri); grandchildren, Eric, Cameron, Sevin, Patience, Eitan, Nadav, Elad, Bree, Jack, Sigrid, Sophie, James River; several step grandchildren whom he loved; great grandchildren, Kyan, Tyeson, Miracle, Malia, Anna Bell and Hazel; along with several nieces and nephews.
The Family will receive friends from 1-2 pm, Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Gate City Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 2:00 pm in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jason Dowdell officiating. Barry Epps with members of the Higher Ground praise team will provide the music
Burial will follow the service at the Nickelsville Cemetery, Nickelsville, VA. Mark Greene, Eric Stram, James Isaacs, Sevin Smith, Eric Smith, Doran BarEl and Cameron Gibson will serve as pallbearers. Eitan BarEl, Nadav BerEl and Elad BarEl will serve as honorary pallbearers.
The family would like to thank his special caregiver, Hope Hatfield, for her love and care and to Dr. Shipstone and staff of Ballad Cancer Center, along with the staff of Caris Hospice.
Online guest registry is available for the Isaacs family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.
Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of James "Jimmy" Ore Isaacs.
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MARK SELLS
Yesterday
SORRY TO HEAR OF JIMMY'S PASSING, HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND AND A GREAT PERSON, HE WILL SURELY BE MISSED. WILL BE PRAYING FOR THE FAMILY.
Donald Tatum
Yesterday
To the Isaac's family lusa and I are saddened to hear of Jimmy passing . But we know he's is not suffering and God's grace is sufficient in time of need . Praying for you Brenda the lord is our strength always
Ken and Margaret Wright
August 20, 2025
So very sorry to read the passing of a friend and neighbor So sorry to read of your loss Brenda We are so sorry to read of Jimmy´s passing. We will be praying for you and all your family. Our sympathy and prayers. Ken and Margaret Wright
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