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Craig Jerome Isom, 53, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023, after a valiant, lengthy battle with a critical illness. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 27, 1969, during a northern blizzard to parents Richard and Mary Lou Isom. He remained a proud Toledo Mudhead fan and was a huge University of Michigan fan, and hardly ever missed an opportunity to watch the Wolverines play. As a child, his family moved from Toledo to Auburndale, Florida where he became a 1988 graduate of Auburndale High School. He once again moved to Winter Haven, Florida and finally to Tallahassee, Florida where he spent the last 30+ years of his life. Craig attended Tallahassee Community College prior to joining FDLE as a security officer for over 23 ½ years. He retired from working in 2022 due to being disabled. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed learning about aviation, listening to music, traveling, and spending time with his loving wife of more than 30 years, Latonia Sharum Isom. Craig was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on May 6, 1995, and was an active member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Quincy, English Congregation. Craig will be remembered for his dependability, love for all animals, as well as his easygoing spirit and go-with-the-flow attitude. Even when he was struggling, he always maintained a positive attitude and the ability to make others laugh. Survivors include his wife, Latonia; his father Richard; his sisters Jennifer Lyle (Randy) and Dora Siler (Lee); nieces Madison Testa (Ramon) and Jessica Lyle; nephews Anthony Siler and Jacob Lyle; great-niece Dakota Tullis as well as a host of extended family members and friends whom he loved dearly. Finally, Craig leaves behind his beloved dog Bleue and his cat Yondu. He was preceded in passing by his mother, Mary Lou. A service will be held at Tallahassee’s Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses (2641 Old Bainbridge Rd) on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 2:00 pm ET to be followed by a reception dinner in celebration of his life at Creativibes Venue: 2810 Sharer Rd Suite 30, Tallahassee, Florida 32303. The service will be available by Zoom (please contact a member of the family for the link information.) In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Big Bend Hospice (1723 Mahan Center Blvd, Tallahassee FL 32308) are deeply encouraged and appreciated. Breanna Green of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the family with their arrangements.

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Craig Jerome Isom

December 27, 1969 - November 28, 2023