Poppy is survived by his daughter Kim McDonald (Roger); his granddaughter Meggan Talley (Shawn), his great granddaughter Haley Talley, his great granddaughter Kaitlyn Talley, his step granddaughter Jennifer McDonald, his great grandson Jesse McDonald, his great granddaughter Angel Martin, his great granddaughter Stephanie Hannah, his great granddaughter Heather Denty, his 11 Great Grandchildren, his 27 Great Great Grandchildren; one who he loved like a daughter Robyn Ousley; his sister-in-law Lula Isbell; and his numerous Nieces and Nephews.
Poppy was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Isbell; his father Carl B. Isbell and his mother Nona Isbell; his brother Benny Isbell; his brother Leonard Isbell; his sister Helen Bradshaw Creel; his brother Hebert Isbell and his sister Margaret Heath; his step granddaughter Cherity Harper.
A visitation for Poppy will be held Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Curtis and Son Funeral Home, Sylacauga, Alabama, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM. Poppy will be laid to rest in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. All services will be officiated by Pastor David Bearden.
Serving as pallbearers are William Jackson, Aaron Martin, William McAdams, Shawn Talley, Roger McDonald and Richard Keeton.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Poppy's memory may be made to Vincent Revival Center Missions; and Sylacauga Animal Shelter.
Poppy worked for Avondale around 40 years. He loved to travel roads unknown with the love of his life Carolyn. They shared the joy of spontaneous travel, never knowing where they would stop for the night.
He enjoyed working in the yard and creating gardens, containing many different types of plant life. He is loved by everyone and he loved everyone. He would give you the shirt off his back and his last dollar. He loved ALabama football, and enjoyed watching the games with his son-in-law Roger or better known as my friend.
