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Nabco · 05-19-2015, 02:47 PM

Jerry was a long time friend of my father-in-law in Florida, just heard from my mother-in-law that he passed away yesterday.

I had the great pleasure of meeting Jerry under unfortunate circumstances at my father-in-laws memorial service after his passing on Easter Sunday in Florida. What a wealth of knowledge, we spent probably 30 minutes talking until my wife finally pulled me away to meet some other folks at the service.

RIP Jerry....

Nick

C26Pinelake · 05-19-2015, 02:54 PM

unfortunately our hobby is losing much of our expertise. The skills and knowledge are lost forever. This fine gentleman takes a wealth of knowledge with him. My sincere condolences to his family and friends ! May God Bless ! Wayne

Nabco · 05-19-2015, 03:29 PM

When I met him a few weeks ago he said he still had a ton of inventory left from his store, I guess he closed it the end of last year...said he would sell anything he has but in his words "you need to pay the sales tax, I'm done dealing with the state"

Nick

Bob-A · 05-19-2015, 06:06 PM

I use to see Jerry off and on at his shop back in the 90's up until I moved away from Orlando in 2006. Last time I saw him was about 9-10 months ago. He was a great guy sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for him and his family.

Bob-A

BlueSunoco · 05-19-2015, 06:57 PM

Was he related to Mick Isbell the electric w/s wiper guru??

I have read about his store in the past sounded like he was a real square shooter, nice guy.

Domino · 05-19-2015, 11:30 PM

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I met Jerry a number of years ago and alway went by his Canterberry shop whenever I was in Orlando visiting my father. I was amazed that he remembered me from mu semi-annual visits and always took the time , over a coke, to talk As. Dad like Jerry was retired military which gave them something in comon to talk abput. When Dad was 97 and in a VA home Jerry invited us to visit the Orlando Club which was having a meeting and display at a local retirement center. Dad loved it and could identify all the As by year and body style.

I always made it a point to make some purchases and to keep in touch. I looked forwarded to my visits. He was a great guy and an asset to the hobby.

JohnLaVoy · 05-20-2015, 08:14 AM

I met Jerry several years ago. I visited him at his shop and did an article on him in the Model A Times. Great guy, very knowledgable about the Model A. Scotty stopped and visited him last year when he was on his drive around the country. Jerry told him then he was trying to sell the business or close up.

ODFever · 06-04-2015, 11:18 AM

I knew Jerry for more than 12 years. He always had a smile on his face. He was so happy that my wife and I bought our first Model A earlier this year and rejoined the Model A's of Greater Orlando. The loss to the Model A community is nearly incalculable. He was a valuable asset and a great friend. I miss him terribly, and there's a part of me that still can't believe he's gone. :-(

Here is the story that the local news channel assembled to honor Jerry. I saw the video camera at the funeral home, and heard a helicopter overhead as we honored his memory by driving our Model A's down the road for an impromptu parade. We had 12 or 13 cars in the lineup. I know Jerry's spirit was with us that day.

http://www.wesh.com/news/loved-ones-...ector/33176928

This is a carburetor tech tips video that Jerry did a while back.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM-J25mPWk0

05-19-2015, 02:47 PM	#1
Nabco Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dublin, OH & Clyde, NC Posts: 494	Jerry Isbell Long Time Model A'r Passed Away Jerry was a long time friend of my father-in-law in Florida, just heard from my mother-in-law that he passed away yesterday. I had the great pleasure of meeting Jerry under unfortunate circumstances at my father-in-laws memorial service after his passing on Easter Sunday in Florida. What a wealth of knowledge, we spent probably 30 minutes talking until my wife finally pulled me away to meet some other folks at the service. RIP Jerry.... Nick

05-19-2015, 02:54 PM	#2
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Jerry Isbell Long Time Model A'r Passed Away unfortunately our hobby is losing much of our expertise. The skills and knowledge are lost forever. This fine gentleman takes a wealth of knowledge with him. My sincere condolences to his family and friends ! May God Bless ! Wayne

05-19-2015, 03:29 PM	#3
Nabco Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dublin, OH & Clyde, NC Posts: 494	Re: Jerry Isbell Long Time Model A'r Passed Away When I met him a few weeks ago he said he still had a ton of inventory left from his store, I guess he closed it the end of last year...said he would sell anything he has but in his words "you need to pay the sales tax, I'm done dealing with the state" Nick

05-19-2015, 06:06 PM	#4
Bob-A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central FL, USA Posts: 1,138	Re: Jerry Isbell Long Time Model A'r Passed Away I use to see Jerry off and on at his shop back in the 90's up until I moved away from Orlando in 2006. Last time I saw him was about 9-10 months ago. He was a great guy sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for him and his family. Bob-A

05-19-2015, 06:57 PM	#5
BlueSunoco Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Windy City Posts: 937	Re: Jerry Isbell Long Time Model A'r Passed Away Was he related to Mick Isbell the electric w/s wiper guru?? I have read about his store in the past sounded like he was a real square shooter, nice guy.

05-19-2015, 11:30 PM	#6
Domino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 412	Re: Jerry Isbell Long Time Model A'r Passed Away Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I met Jerry a number of years ago and alway went by his Canterberry shop whenever I was in Orlando visiting my father. I was amazed that he remembered me from mu semi-annual visits and always took the time , over a coke, to talk As. Dad like Jerry was retired military which gave them something in comon to talk abput. When Dad was 97 and in a VA home Jerry invited us to visit the Orlando Club which was having a meeting and display at a local retirement center. Dad loved it and could identify all the As by year and body style. I always made it a point to make some purchases and to keep in touch. I looked forwarded to my visits. He was a great guy and an asset to the hobby.

05-20-2015, 08:14 AM	#7
JohnLaVoy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 779	Re: Jerry Isbell Long Time Model A'r Passed Away I met Jerry several years ago. I visited him at his shop and did an article on him in the Model A Times. Great guy, very knowledgable about the Model A. Scotty stopped and visited him last year when he was on his drive around the country. Jerry told him then he was trying to sell the business or close up.

06-04-2015, 11:18 AM	#8
ODFever Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central Florida Posts: 116	Re: Jerry Isbell Long Time Model A'r Passed Away I knew Jerry for more than 12 years. He always had a smile on his face. He was so happy that my wife and I bought our first Model A earlier this year and rejoined the Model A's of Greater Orlando. The loss to the Model A community is nearly incalculable. He was a valuable asset and a great friend. I miss him terribly, and there's a part of me that still can't believe he's gone. :-( Here is the story that the local news channel assembled to honor Jerry. I saw the video camera at the funeral home, and heard a helicopter overhead as we honored his memory by driving our Model A's down the road for an impromptu parade. We had 12 or 13 cars in the lineup. I know Jerry's spirit was with us that day. http://www.wesh.com/news/loved-ones-...ector/33176928 This is a carburetor tech tips video that Jerry did a while back. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM-J25mPWk0 __________________ ODFever 1930 Ford Model A Town Sedan "Alyssa"