Sept 5, 1949– April 23, 2026
Eddie Eugene Isbell of Cordell, Oklahoma, was born September 5, 1949, to George and Barbara Isbell in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He launched off to his heavenly home from his much-loved barn on April 23, 2026, surrounded by those he loved. As the son of a Methodist preacher, he moved often across the state of Oklahoma. When asked how he handled moving so often he said, “Mom and Dad always talked it up as an adventure”. In 1968, Eddie graduated from Enid High School where he met the love of his life Peggy Leggett. After graduation he moved to Oklahoma City and enrolled in OSU Technical Institute where he earned an Associate’s degree in Architectural Drafting and Design while working as a draftsman for RGDC Civil Engineers in Oklahoma City graduating in 1972. In 1970, after convincing Peggy that “two can eat as cheap as one”, they were married in Enid and began their life together. They welcomed their eldest daughter Rebecca Lynn in 1973 and a son Adam Kyle in 1976. In 1976 the family moved to Cordell, Oklahoma to go to work for their brother-in-law Larry Henderson building new homes. Eddie and Peggy welcomed a new daughter Angel Baby-Anna Beth in 1984. In 1987, Eddie began working for Joe D. Hall General Contractor retiring in 2016.
Eddie is survived by his loving wife Peggy, daughter Becky (Jon) Phillips, son Kyle (Rhiannon) Isbell, and daughter Anna (Levi) Feltman. Grandchildren Trevor Franklin, Jacob (Annie)Phillips, Payton Phillips, Kylee Isbell, Jayce Isbell, McKenzy Isbell, Kimber Feltman, Milli Feltman, Brett Feltman, Tyler (Breanne) Batt , Billie(Krystian) Buentello, Kendra Coffman, Hannah Wilson, Elijah Smith. Great-Grandchildren Theodore Phillips, Krason, Lane, and Ella Batt, Theo Buentello, Carter, Barrett, and Hudson Coffman, and Madilynn Lopez. Beloved Sisters and Brother in Laws Patricia Blackard, Helen (Larry) Henderson, Annette (Terrell) Bell, and Paula (Todd) Mann; and Sister in Laws Beverly (Francis) Toews, Billie Jean Meadors, Martha Young, Mary Beth (Pete) Hoffman and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, grandparents O.K. and Maudie Isbell, Fred & Wilma Simpson, In-Laws Bill & Mabel Leggett, brother(s) in law Jim Blackard and Michael Young, and nephew Paul Herrin.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the First United Methodist Church.
Visitation: 1:00 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Family welcoming guest from 6:00 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m.at Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home in Cordell, Oklahoma Memorial: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 30, 2026 First United Methodist Church, Cordell, Oklahoma Under the direction of Ray & Martha’s Funeral Home, Cordell, Oklahoma