Steven Carlton Isbell

Steve Carlton Isbell, born July 13, 1953 of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away July 19, 2017. Steve grew up in Chelsea, Alabama. He was a wonderful, loving husband, son, and dedicated brother. Steve is survived by his wife Lynn Isbell, step-children: Stephanie Harrison, and Nicholas Harrison (Ashley), Mother Earlene Isbell, Brothers: Roger Isbell, Anthony Isbell (Suzy), Mark Isbell (Carol), Scott Isbell, nieces and nephews: Daniel Isbell (Katie), Bailey Haas (Ben), Kayla and Jack Isbell. Preceded in death by his father Hoyt Carlton Isbell. Steve was known to many as “Easy Izzy” for his laid back approach to life. He was a true genuine friend to many. He was there to listen with patience and love and touched many lives in ways that no one could ever imagine. He was always laughing and pulling pranks and giving his four younger brothers a hard time. Steve was also adventurous and had a zest for life. He traveled and experienced life in a way most only dream about. He had a passion for deep sea fishing, fly-fishing, and any other kind of fishing he could do. He loved nothing better than to be puttering around on his boat in the Destin harbor. Steve was also an avid scuba diver and loved piloting his own plane. Many people didn’t know, but he had been a Master Mason since 1980. He never wanted recognition for his good works, that’s just the kind of good man he was. Steve was quite the entrepreneur. He earned his engineering degree from UAB and worked for Rust Engineering for a period. He worked at Bradley & Bedso Body shop, part owner of Starkley Paint and Body, and owner of Mountain Brook Market. He then earned his degree from the College of Financial Planning, Denver, Colorado in 1997 and began his business as Birmingham Branch Manager for Centaurus Financial Inc. and Isbell Insurance Services. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions to the American Stroke Foundation or American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. There will be a celebration of life in Steve’s honor Sunday, July 30, 2017 at the home of Suzy and Anthony Isbell at 4pm. Family and friends are encouraged to come and share a memory or funny story with us.

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Steven Carlton Isbell

July 13, 1953 - July 19, 2017