Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Name“Early” Donald Clyde ISELEY Sr. [48], [30913], [30914], [30915], [30916], [30917], [30918]
Birthbef Oct 19, 1922, Alamance County, North Carolina [30919]
DeathOct 19, 2009, Alamance County, North Carolina [30919]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [30919], [30915]
FlagsUS Army, World War II
FatherClyde ISELEY (1889-1962)
MotherMinnie Ola JONES (1891-1970)
Spouses
BirthFeb 24, 1922, Alamance County, North Carolina [30914], [30923]
DeathApr 21, 2011, Alamance County, North Carolina [30914], [30923]
BurialAlamance Memorial Park, 4039 S Church St, Alamance County, North Carolina [30914]
FatherAshton Parvin TRUITT Sr. (1892-1975)
MotherVera Blanche RICHARDSON (1896-1994)
ChildrenJames Roland (Died as Infant) (1946-1946)
 Donald Clyde (1948-2023)
Obituary Online notes for “Early” Donald Clyde ISELEY Sr.
10/21/2009

Donald C. Iseley Sr.


    BURLINGTON — Mr. Donald C. Iseley Sr., 87, of 3265 Burch Bridge Road, Burlington died at his residence on Monday, October 19, 2009 at 5:15 p.m.
    A native of Alamance County,hewasthehusbandofHazel Truitt Iseley, who survives and the son of Clyde Iseley and Ola Jones Iseley, both deceased. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II in the European Theatre in the Third Army. Mr. Iseley was a graduate of Elon College, UNC at Chapel Hill with a Masters Degree in Education, and N.C. State University with a degree in Vocational Education. He was a retired school teacher and administrator in Vocational Education for the Alamance County School System. Donald was a member of the First Reformed United Church of Christ where he taught Sunday school, served on the Consistory, and helped start the Tape Ministry. He was a charter member of the Altamahaw-Ossipee Civitan Club.
    In addition to his wife of the home, survivors include his son, Donald Clyde Iseley Jr. and wife Phyllis Beam Iseley of Burlington; two grandchildren, Joseph Iseley and wife Sarah N. Iseley of Burlington and Jonathan Iseley and wife Sarah H. Iseley of Dry Fork, Va.; and two great-grandchildren, Brook Iseley and Chase Iseley.
    He was preceded in death by his son, James Roland Iseley; a sister, Virgie Iseley Garrison; and a brother, Earl James Iseley.
    The funeral service will be conducted at the First Reformed United Church of Christ on Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. Phil Myers. Burial will follow at Alamance Memorial Park.
    The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m. At other times they will be at the residence.
    Memorials may be made to the First Reformed United Church of Christ, 513 West Front Street, Burlington, N.C. 27215 or the Altamahaw-Ossipee Civitan Club, c/o Mr. Clifton McPherson, 1487 North N.C. 87, Elon, N.C. 27244.
    The family would like to recognize Linda Click of Advanced Home Care for her dedication and care she provided the Iseley family.
    Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com  [30919]
Obituary Online notes for Hazel Irene (Spouse 1)
4/22/2011

Hazel Truitt Iseley
   BURLINGTON — Mrs. Hazel Truitt Iseley, 89, of 3265 Burch Bridge Road, Burlington, died at the Hospice Home on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 2:45 a.m.

   A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late Donald C. Iseley Sr. and the daughter of Ashton P. Truitt and Vera Richardson Truitt, both deceased. Hazel was a graduate of Elon College and completed her graduate studies at UNC-G. She was a past president of Beta Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, an organization for outstanding educators. After 30 years of teaching, she retired from the Alamance County Schools.

   Hazel was a member of the First Reformed United Church of Christ where she taught Sunday School for 63 years, was a circle leader, was a member of the Consistory and was past president of the Burlington Church Women. She was a member of the A.O. Civitan Club where she was former chaplain and an active member of the A.O. Home Extension Club where she formerly served as a president.

   Survivors include her son, Donald Clyde Iseley Jr. and wife Phyllis Beam Iseley, of Burlington; two grandchildren, Joseph Iseley and wife Sarah N. Iseley and Jonathan Iseley and wife Sarah H. Iseley; two great-grandchildren , Brooke Iseley and Chase Iseley; and five sisters, Helen Hicklin of Burlington, Edna Noiles of New Canaan, Conn., Blanche Green, Louise Goodell and Betty Laurie, all of Burlington.

   She was preceded in death by her son, James Roland Iseley; and her brother, Ashton Truitt Jr.

   The funeral service will be conducted at the First Reformed United Church of Christ on Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Phillip R. Myers and the Rev. Renee Burnette. Burial will follow at Alamance Memorial Park.

   The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington on Saturday from 6 until 8 p.m. At other times they will be at the residence.

   Memorials may be made to the First Reformed United Church of Christ, 513 West Front Street, Burlington, N.C. 27215 or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington , N.C. 27215.

   Condolences may be offered at
www.richandthomp  son.com   [30914]
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