Residence: Monticello, Indiana
Died: Saturday, December 01, 2012
Location: 6:50 p.m., at the Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana
 
 
Age: 71
Date of Birth: Tuesday, January 21, 1941
Birth place:

Branch: Army

 
Father: Robert Isom
 
Mother: O'Beatrice Isom
 
Marital Status: Married
Resided in: Monticello, Indiana area since 1961.
Funeral Date: Friday, December 07, 2012
Funeral Location: 10: 30 a.m. at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana.
Clergy: Pastor Joe Wampler of the Faith Pentecostal Church of Monticello, Indiana.
Burial will take place:
In the I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery of rural Monticello, Indiana.
Visitation will be:
4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home of Monticello, Indiana
Biographical Information:
Rich had lived in the Monticello, Indiana area since 1961 coming from Virginia. He had been a Bridge Superintendent for Jack Isom Construction of Reynolds, since 1968, he loved to work and working was his life. Rich was a Lifetime member of the AmVets post of Monticello, Indiana. Rich attended and was a member of the Faith Pentecostal Church of Monticello, Indiana where he was baptized in March of 2012. He also belonged to the Indiana Sheriff's Association as well as the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF). Rich was a former member of the American Legion, VFW, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles all of Monticello, Indiana. He loved fishing, playing cards (with poker being his favorite), going to Wal-Mart, sports (especially Baseball), canoeing, spending time with his family and friends. Rich used to be an avid hunter and enjoyed taking long drives and talking with his family. He had a love hate relationship with his pets and loved cooking big dinners for his family.
Special Services: Full Military Rites will be conducted at the cemetery by the Honor Guard Detail of the American Legion, AmVets, and VFW all of Monticello, Indiana.
Memorial Information: In lieu of flowers memorials are to be made to the Riley Childrens Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Marriage Information: On June 26, 1997 in Louisville, Kentucky he married Vicki L. Young. She survives.
Survivors include:
Wife, Vicki L. Isom of Monticello, Indiana;Children,Deana of Big Stone Gap, Virginia,Missy (husband Ben) of Idaville, Indiana,Scott (wife Jen) of Reynolds, Indiana,Susie (husband Roger) of Monon, Indiana,Robin (husband Scott) of Monticello, Indiana,Nicholas Isom of Monticello, Indian,Darlene of Big Stone Gap, Virginia,Billy of Big Stone Gap, Virginia,Michelle (husband Jake) of Lafayette, Indiana, and Johnny (wife Kelly) of Bloomington, Indiana;Grandchildren,Josh, Danny, Audra, Katie, Gracie, Nicole, Rachel, Rogan, Jett, Jenison, Justin, Lindsey, Brandon, Luke, Will, Cody, Brody, Braylin, Sierra, Rhett, Logan, and Jerrett;Great-Grandchildren,Brian, Cameron, Samuel, and Micah;Brothers,Jack Isom,Toney (wife Bonnie) Isom,Carroll (wife Mary Lou) Isom, andJim Isom all of Monticello, Indiana;Best Friend and Fishing Buddy,John "Sarge" Jansen of Monticello, Indiana;Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews, and Cousins.
Preceded in Death:
Parents,Robert & O'Beatrice (Baker) Isom;Sons,Brian L. Isom, and Jake Liford;Brother,Freddie Isom.
Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 ( 574 ) 583-8488.