homas Nathaniel Isenhour, 84, of Scottsville, passed away peacefully at his home on February 26, 2013 surrounded by his family.
Tom was born on June 13, 1928, in Iredell County, North Carolina, a son of the late Joseph and Cornelia Isenhour. He was predeceased by 5 brothers and 3 sisters, as well as an infant daughter, Rita Lynn.
Married for 62 years to Peggy, Tom was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was employed by Transcontinental Gas Corporation for 32 years. He was a member of Wesley’s Chapel United Methodist Church and served his country in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952.
In addition to his wife, Peggy, he is survived by sister, Joyce Renegar of Mooresville, North Carolina; six children, Pam Arnold and husband, Rob of Virginia Beach, Sandy Bryant and husband, Wayne of Keswick, Craig and wife, Terri of Troy, Kathy Breeden and husband Mike, Michael, and Mark, all of Scottsville. He is also survived by grandchildren, Wendy Walter and husband, Chris, Randy Jamerson and wife, Angela, Bryan Arnold, Timothy, Stephen, and Jessica Breeden, Michael, Kayla, Allyson, and Megan Isenhour, Amber Lowe, Brandy Bryant, and Shawn Breeden and wife, Christy. In addition, 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and numerous special friends, too many to mention.
Tom was a life-long old time fiddler and won numerous awards from Union Grove and Galax. He played at Collinswood Community Center, Victory Theatre, Buckingham Senior Center and was a member of the Joy Makers, who provided hours of old-time music to nursing home residents and local churches. He played fiddle totally by ear and would play for anyone who had time to listen.
He was a member of the Scottsville Masonic Lodge for 49 years, Fluvanna Ruritan Club, Piedmont Virginia Fiddle and Banjo Association and enjoyed golfing with the Senior Center.
He enjoyed all sports and was a devoted fan of the Washington Redskins and the Virginia Cavaliers. He spent many years coaching little league and playing league softball in Scottsville.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Wesley’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2013 at Thacker Brothers Scottsville Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to the Fluvanna County SPCA or the building fund at Wesley’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 1807 Rolling Road South, Scottsville, VA 24590.
homas Nathaniel Isenhour, 84, of Scottsville, passed away peacefully at his home on February 26, 2013 surrounded by his family.
Tom was born on June 13, 1928, in Iredell County, North Carolina, a son of the late Joseph and Cornelia Isenhour. He was predeceased by 5 brothers and 3 sisters, as well as an infant daughter, Rita Lynn.
Married for 62 years to Peggy, Tom was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was employed by Transcontinental Gas Corporation for 32 years. He was a member of Wesley’s Chapel United Methodist Church and served his country in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952.
In addition to his wife, Peggy, he is survived by sister, Joyce Renegar of Mooresville, North Carolina; six children, Pam Arnold and husband, Rob of Virginia Beach, Sandy Bryant and husband, Wayne of Keswick, Craig and wife, Terri of Troy, Kathy Breeden and husband Mike, Michael, and Mark, all of Scottsville. He is also survived by grandchildren, Wendy Walter and husband, Chris, Randy Jamerson and wife, Angela, Bryan Arnold, Timothy, Stephen, and Jessica Breeden, Michael, Kayla, Allyson, and Megan Isenhour, Amber Lowe, Brandy Bryant, and Shawn Breeden and wife, Christy. In addition, 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and numerous special friends, too many to mention.
Tom was a life-long old time fiddler and won numerous awards from Union Grove and Galax. He played at Collinswood Community Center, Victory Theatre, Buckingham Senior Center and was a member of the Joy Makers, who provided hours of old-time music to nursing home residents and local churches. He played fiddle totally by ear and would play for anyone who had time to listen.
He was a member of the Scottsville Masonic Lodge for 49 years, Fluvanna Ruritan Club, Piedmont Virginia Fiddle and Banjo Association and enjoyed golfing with the Senior Center.
He enjoyed all sports and was a devoted fan of the Washington Redskins and the Virginia Cavaliers. He spent many years coaching little league and playing league softball in Scottsville.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Wesley’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2013 at Thacker Brothers Scottsville Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to the Fluvanna County SPCA or the building fund at Wesley’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 1807 Rolling Road South, Scottsville, VA 24590.
Family Members
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Minnie Lee Isenhour Pender
1910–1994
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Joseph William Isenhour Sr
1913–2002
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Mary Belle Isenhour Caldwell
1915–1997
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Florence Lucinda Isenhour Alley
1917–2010
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Rufus Jackson Isenhour
1920–2002
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John Franklin Isenhour
1923–1960
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Harvey Eugene Isenhour
1926–1987
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James Hugh Isenhour
1930–2008
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Joyce Rebecca Isenhour Gamble
1933 – unknown
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