January 29, 1970 – March 20, 2018
James H. Isbell passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Carl T. and Carolyn Walker and Stepfather, Richard Dinges; paternal grandmother, Maggie Huser and Step grandfather, Frank Huser.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Jennifer Isbell; 4 sons, Walker Isbell, Connor Laney, Elijah Isbell, and Ethan Isbell; mother, Sherry Dinges; father, Tommy Isbell; Stepmother, Patricia Isbell; sister, Tammy Bourque (Brian); 2 brothers, Michael Dinges (Victoria) and Brad Helton (Amy); and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Isbell served in the US Navy James was a native of Huntsville and graduated from Huntsville High School in 1988. He graduated from Auburn University in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and International Relations. He later earned a Doctor of Philosophy in U.S. Military and Diplomatic History from the University of Alabama in 2002. James served in the Alabama National Guard from 1993 to 1999 and was commissioned in the U.S. Naval Reserve in 2004 as a Naval Intelligence Officer, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Commander. James deployed twice, in 2007 and 2012, to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom - Afghanistan. LCDR Isbell’s most recent military assignment was with the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Missile and Space Intelligence Center, where he was awarded a Defense Meritorious Service Medal In addition to his military service, Dr. Isbell spent over 20 years serving his country as a civilian professional, conducting political and military research and analysis in support of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Department of State, and Department of the Army. His civilian career culminated in becoming the USASMDC/ARSTRAT Political and Military Advisor in April 2014. Dr. Isbell was also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Alabama in Huntsville since 1994, where he taught world history, strategy and policy, and military history. He was beloved by his students and fellow faculty. James was an ardent fan of Auburn football, a devoted and loving husband and father, and faithful friend. He enjoyed reading and spending time with loved ones at his family’s home on Smith Lake
You may visit with the family at Valhalla Funeral Home on Saturday, March 24 from 12:00 to 2:00pm with services commencing at 2:00pm in Valhalla’s chapel. Interment will immediately follow in Rice Cemetery in Franklin County, TN. Please sign his guest registry at www.valhallafunerals.com.
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