Kenneth Clifton Isaac

1927 - 2017

Kenneth Clifton Isaac obituary, 1927-2017, Newton, NC

BORN

1927

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Willis-Reynolds Funeral Home

56 Northwest Blvd.

Newton, North Carolina

Kenneth Isaac Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 8, 2017.

Kenneth "Ken" Clifton Isaac, age 90, of Newton, NC, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice in Newton, NC, after a period of declining health. Born August 4, 2017 in Lincoln County, NC, he was the son of the late Roy Clifton Isaac and Mary Lois Setzer Isaac.

Ken was a graduate of Maiden High School and was a veteran of the US Army and US Navy, having served during World War II and the Korean War. He retired as Vice President of the knit goods division of Carolina Mills, where he had worked for over 40 years. Ken was an avid golfer and was a member of Catawba Country Club in Newton, NC. In 1994, Ken and his wife Betty, formed the Ken & Betty Isaac Educational Scholarship for local students pursuing higher education. He was very proud of the opportunity this scholarship gave to deserving students and enjoyed keeping in touch with the recipients through the years. Ken was a true "Southern Gentleman" and his charm, wit, and simple approach to life endeared him to many and led to his many successes in life.

In addition to his parents, Ken was preceded in death by two sisters, Inez I. Bell and Dorothy I. Summey; and a brother, A.W. Isaac.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Betty Rose Drum Isaac of the home; sister, Annette I. Barkley of Maiden, NC; brother, Billy Isaac of Arkansas; special niece and nephew who helped Betty with Ken's care, Julie Dixon Carroll and husband Michael of Newton, NC, and their children, Tiffany and Isaac, and Jody Dixon and wife Sheree of Newton, NC, and their daughter, Harper, and numerous other nieces and nephews.

A reception for family and friends will be held on Monday, August 14, 2017, at Catawba Country Club from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the charity of one's choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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August 14, 2017

Turner, Kim & Allie South

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August 13, 2017

kelley

MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOU A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17

August 10, 2017

Betty, so very sorry to hear of Ken's passing. I fondly remember working for Ken at the Bleachery and Dye house in Newton in the late fifties. My sympathy to you and all the family in your loss.

Bob Shirley, Hickory

August 9, 2017

Tracy Heffner

Betty, I am so sorry to read of Ken's passing. Please know that you will be in my thoughts in the days to come.

August 8, 2017

To Betty and the entire family...So sorry to hear of Ken's passing. Will always remember Ken as a gentle person who loved the game of golf. Never heard anyone say anything negative about him. Fun to be around and will always remember our trip together to Scotland to participate in the International Four-Ball. May God be with you during this time of need.

Sherrill & Brenda Austin
Charlotte, North Carolina

August 8, 2017

Cindy & Andrew Thompson

Thoughts and loving prayers to the many who loved Ken. May your many memories bring you peace in the coming days!

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