William A Isaacs

William Arlington Isaacs, also known as Bill, Billy and Bluefish, was born in Harlem, NY on April 9, 1927 to the late Alfred Isaacs and Edna Thomas Harris. He was the oldest of six children. William was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Vivian L. Isaacs; one sister, Bernice Johnson; one brother, Thomas Isaacs and one uncle, Chester Thomas. William and his brother, Thomas moved to Chestertown at an early age to be raised by their grandparents the late George and Lydia Satterfield Thomas. William attended a one room school near Ewington in Queen Annes County, where he went from grades one through six. From the seventh to the ninth grade, he attended Kennard High School in Centreville, MD. Despite his not finishing school, he became a successful business man. William drove for Adkins Lumber Co., Lawrence Nicholson Part-time for Dorsey’s Motor Coach, the Willock Family, Owner of the Isaacs Painting Company and private chauffeuring for his customers needing to get to the airports and train stations. He also sold belts and buckles to volunteer fire companies, usher pins to various churches for the Hook-Fast Specialties Company. Bill’s favorite sayings were, “give me my flowers while I’m still living”, “well, I hope my die”, “not too bad for an old man” and “yeah man.” He loved playing the mouth harp, trombone and would tap dance in the back of his trailer at Dominos Sugar Plant. Oh let’s not forget playing horseshoes at family gatherings. Bill met the love of his life on a school bus going to the movies in Centreville. On October 28, 1949, they were married at 334 Cannon Street and from this union they had three children but prior to that his first son was born, William A. Jones. Bill was a member of Emmanuel Church for 60 or more years. He really knew and loved the good Lord as he would say. He was a faithful member and great supporter of the church’s needs. He served as an usher, trustee, worked on the finance and building committees and sang on both the Brotherhood and Chancel Choirs. His favorite fundraiser was taking the church members and friends to the baseball games in Baltimore to see the Orioles. Bill loved, supported and provided for his family. He taught his kids how to do so many things to prepare them for their lives ahead. He helped to raise them to love one another, be independent, to share, to help people and to never be late for anything. He was a no nonsense person. If his kids were messing up all he had to do was look at them and never had to holler at them. He loved eating good food, never missed a meal. His favorites were fish, string beans, vanilla ice cream and white potato pie. William leaves to cherish his memories four children: William (Maude) Jones, Robert (Veronica) Isaacs, Dianne (Ike) Carroll and Franklin (Brenda) Isaacs all of Chestertown, MD; two sisters, Patsy Young and Marie (Charlie) Walker; one brother, Byard Tracie Harris all of Philadelphia, PA; one sister-in-law, Dot Isaacs of Chestertown, MD; two grandchildren Dorisa (Aaron) Bateman, Erin (CJ) Johnson; four great-grandchildren; god-sister, Anna Mae Dorsey; god-families, the Prioleau’s and the Smith’s of Baltimore. He had a host of devoted nieces, nephews and adopted children. You know who you are and the best neighbors ever. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of William A Isaacs, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

William A Isaacs

April 9, 1927 - July 10, 2015