I still miss Isaac's smile and laugh. RIP Isaac.

Thinking of Isaac's family with love today. I volunteered at the Bullock Museum and always enjoyed visiting with Isaac. May his memory be a blessing. With Warmest Regards, Betsy Hepburn

As a TSHM Volunteer, I always looked forward to seeing and interacting with Isaac. We talked UT sports, his trips and just about everything else was fair game. He is one of the good guys that made this world a little better place to live. I will miss him. May God be with him.

I am deeply shocked and saddened to receive this news. As a volunteer at the museum we talked every morning I was there. We talked state high school football and basketball. He loved the Longhorns and I am an Aggie  fan. We would needle each other about the team's success or failures. We also swapped stories on respective road trips with our families. I will greatly miss his smile and knowing him for the past few years. 

I offer my condolences to Isaac's loved ones, his family and many friends. I always enjoyed visiting with Isaac during my volunteer shifts at the Bullock. He was kind and helpful, with a wonderful sense of humor. His generous, caring spirit will always grace the Bullock.

Hi I'm going  to miss  you very much,you was more like a brother  to me and in God Eyes we was. I'm going  to miss your smile and our talk went you came to the gate or inside the Tshm. I remember you couldn't  stop talking  about your white suit and how you look good in it because  you and your wife was going  on a Cruise .My friend, my brother I will miss you . Rest In Peace 
                               Miss P.  Eleria Patterson

Isaac and I always talked gardening we shared lots of information with one another he loved a beautiful yard as much as I do ....isaac loved to smoke meat and he was great at it he often shared his talent of smoking meat by bringing food to the museum for the security crew. Isaac icould hardly believe when I heard you had passed you can rest now for I know its beautiful where you are. RIH ISAAC. 

Marva& Family

I had the pleasure of working with Issac at the Bob Bullock Museum. He would always greet me with a  “Hey Round Rock!” any time we would see each other (we were the rare ones that lived up North). Issac was kind, funny and the back bone of the museum. He was extremely proud of his family that any time he spoke about his wife and children his face would light up. 
He will be greatly missed! 

Really gonna miss that big dude around the museum. I can still hear him yelling to me down the hallway “What’s up New York!?” and I’d yell back “What’s up Smokey?!” As a Giants fan we would bet each other lunch at El Mercado when the cowboys and giants would play. Win or lose I always looked forward to that lunch. Isaac was a quiet giant but when you got him talking about BBQ or the RV or music he could just go on and on. Issac and I both love fishing and we had a funny thing we started doing when we saw each other we would just start naming fish species until the other guy couldn’t think of one. Of course we would laugh and be on our way until the next time when I’d hear “alligator gar, rock bass, red drum!” from down the hallway always cracking up. When his mother died a few years back I attended her service and was so touched by it after hearing Issacs stories about her getting tickets for him to ACL live and seeing Stevie Ray, BBKing, Ray Charles, Chuck Berry and just about every other musician you could think of. My heartfelt condolences to his wife, children and family. I was always happy to hear about the next cruise y’all were going on or the next big reunion. God bless and hang in there.  

I had the pleasure of working with Isaac at the Bullock Museum. He was one of those rare people that could manage to change your mood during a short elevator ride. He was funny, genuine, and had a calming presence. He always told me to not stress the small stuff. He was so proud of his family and reminded me to cherish every moment with daughter. He will be greatly missed.

It was such a pleasure to work with Isaac at the Bullock Museum. He always had a kind word to say when greeting others! While our paths didn't cross often, it was nice to talk to him about his kids (which he was so proud of) and college football.  In the summer we joked a couple times about sharing the same birthday and if we had any plans for the day.  

We will all miss your husband, your father, your grandfather, and our friend.

Sincerely,

Laura

Isaac was the kindest, most helpful person you will ever meet. My best memories of him are the many times he greeted me at work with his calm, welcoming nature - often helping me with absolutely anything that I needed, no matter how strange the request. He will be missed.

Remembering your tales of driving with your family to Alaska (to visit Stephanie's family members) still gives me a smile. I wonder how many games we discussed a high school and college football game for the past several years? The lawn won't be the same without you mowing it, Isaac. I miss you, that boisterous life that makes me how lucky to have our times together. 

Isaac and I always talked barbecue!  He often showed me pictures of his newest barbecue pit, or his latest batch of 'cue. He was a hard worker and a friendly presence at the Musuem, and he will be sorely missed. 

Isaac was a kind and gentle person who was open to my quirky character from the moment we met. He'd school me on gardening and plants and always had a helpful suggestion. I particularly remember the opening evening of Black Panther in our IMAX Theatre when Isaac came with his family and everyone was so joyful and we chatted about movies and laughed. I'll miss his caring nature, but will carry his generosity of spirit with me.

My fondest memory of Isaac is when he surprised me with a present for my birthday.   He was always kind, gentle and very respectful every time I spoke to him.  He is greatly missed. 

Rest In Peace Gentle Giant. ~AR

Katy'Bar- the door was his favorite phrase, He called me "smooth jazz"  we cut firewood together on one ocassion l went with him on a job we eere cutting cadar trees my saw cut through my pant leg into my leg he saw blood and rendered first aid,then he said you not going tosue me are you.  He a great guy l truly am going to miss Him.  I pray GOD'S blessings on Family and Friends
Nick Byers & Family

It’s really hard saying good bye to my brother. Isaac and I had over 40 years of friendship that I will always cherish. We developed our friendship in high school which continued through our adult lives. He was always there in my time of need. I loved hearing his stories whether it was barbecuing for his family, cruises, camping, and concerts with his wife. He truly enjoyed them all. He truly enjoyed working with his sons Isaac and JJ and was so proud of his daughters and Kingston. I will miss you brother but I know I will see you again. Rob

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Isaac Lee Edwards

July 3, 1960 – February 8, 2021

Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home & Cemetery

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