Vilas, NC- Gary Marshall Isaacs, age 77, of Vilas, died Friday, July 21, 2023, at his home.  Born May 29, 1946, in Watauga County, he was a son of the late Lonnie Gray and Maggie Christian Isaacs.

Other than his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Sue Isaacs, his brother Doug Isaacs and his best friend, Larry Greer.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam, a member of Vilas Valley Baptist Church and Owner/Operator of Isaacs Furnace Company.  Gary loved children, grandchildren and all of his family and was known to be a very generous man, always wanting to help others.

Gary enjoyed playing golf and could be found working at the Boone Golf Club.  He was very athletic, excelling in many sports but especially basketball.

He is survived by his wife, Gerri Nellie Isaacs; 2 sons, Shane Isaacs, and wife Alice; Mackie Isaacs and wife Shannon; his daughter, Melissa Smith, and husband Keith; stepdaughter, Miranda Townsend; 2 stepsons, Jesse Townsend and wife Brooke and Joe Townsend and wife Brittany; 3 brothers, Dan Isaacs, and wife Betty; David Isaacs and wife Iracilla; Tony Isaacs and wife Doris; and sister, Kay Norris, and husband Jack and sister-in-law Treva Isaacs.  He is also survived by 5 grandsons, Jordan Isaacs, and wife Anna; Roger Smith; Tyler Isaacs and wife Alaina; Hayden Isaacs; Eli Baker; 3 granddaughters, Cassandra Pearson, and husband Travis; Brittany Smith; Hailey Isaacs and great-grandchildren, Kayden Pearson, Cohen Isaacs, and Karter Pearson.

Funeral services for Gary Marshall Isaacs will be conducted 2:00 PM, Monday, July 24, 2023, in the Hampton Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Travis Church and Reverend Zane Tester officiating followed by Military Honors from the U.S. Army, the Watauga American Legion Post #130 and the DAV Chapter 90.  Burial will follow in the Cove Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Hampton Funeral Service on Monday prior to the service from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM.

Pallbearers will be:  Travis Isaacs, Kreg Hodge, David Hodge, Daniel Isaacs, Charles Isaacs, Frankie Isaacs, Matthew Isaacs and Brandon Isaacs.  Honorary Pallbearers will be:  Wes Isaacs, Bryan Isaacs, Kent Adams, Brandon Furches, Kevin Pierce and Gary's Golfing Buddies.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), 135 Bear Trail Lane Boone, NC to assist other veterans in their time of need.

Online condolences may be sent to the Isaacs Family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral Service of Boone is in charge of arrangements.