Dustin Kyle Isaacs

In Loving Memory of Dustin Kyle Isaacs

Our precious husband, father and friend, Dustin Isaacs, age 39, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on his birthday, August 8, 2025.

To describe Dustin would simply be, what you saw was exactly what you got. He never changed and that is what made him so special. He was a hard working man who truly loved to work. There was nothing he couldn’t do, and if he found it was difficult, he would work til it was done, and done right.

Through the years, Dustin worked for a couple different construction companies, where he learned and mastered operating heavy equipment. Needing a change of routine from running machines after a length of time, he worked as a truck driver for JRH Trucking, where he formed a life long friendship with the owner, John Hodges. After a few years, Dustin found himself back in a track hoe, after owning and operating his own businesses, Isaacs Grading and Hauling, and Isaacs Trucking. This time though, he had found a place where he was happily settled at Wheels Construction. His coworkers there, John Church, Steven Hicks, and Christian Mendez quickly became much more than just coworkers, they were brothers by choice. Dustin was the quick witted, life of the party that kept the others shaking their heads, needless to say there was never a dull moment on job sites.

Dustin enjoyed farming and learning the butchery trade, tagging along with Preacher JC Greene for many years, who taught him not only about cattle, hogs, and meat processing but valuable life lessons as well.

His late grandpa, Bob Denney, taught Dustin the art of building which led to his love of woodworking. He was a talented woodworker who crafted beautiful pieces of furniture, flags, and cutting boards.

If you were lucky enough to have Dustin in your life, you knew how his smile could light up a room, and how his contagious laugh made even the heaviest days feel lighter. He gave without expecting anything in return. He was dependable, and the kind of man who would drop everything to help without hesitation. If Dustin loved you, you knew it .

He loved a good old fashioned prank on Randall Fletcher. He loved going to Sharpies every Saturday morning or Hardees, early on Sunday mornings with his sidekick Goldendoodle, Chloe. But If you knew Dustin, it didn’t take you long to figure out what He loved most in this world, his wife Lori and their daughters, Olivia and Emma. He adored his daughters. He loved watching them grow and treasured the little moments that mattered. He kept them safe from monsters in the closets, and fixed toys when they broke but most importantly, he always showed up. He wiped away bad dream tears, and played tickle monster like no other. His girls knew that Daddy would be there for them no matter what. He showed them everyday that they mattered, and they were loved.

The day Dustin and Lori met, they both knew they would spend forever together. They were young, poor as dirt, didn’t have a dime between them, and had no idea what they were doing, but the two of them forged ahead and built a life full of love and happiness that no trial or hard season could destroy. Their love for each other was deep, steadfast, and visible to anyone who knew them. They spent 20 years building a love, and a life that they treasured. No two people were meant for each other more than the two of them.

Dustin’s death was sudden and unexpected, but he died knowing that he was loved. His family and friends will cherish his memory always and keep him alive in their hearts til the Lord calls us home, where we know we will see him again.

Dustin is survived by his wife Lori, and their girls, Olivia and Emma Isaacs; his loyal pups, Chloe, Hank and Gibby; father, Roger Isaacs; mother and father-in-law, Randall and Patricia Fletcher; grandparents-in-law, Preacher JC and Genevieve Greene; his best friends, John Hodges, John Church, Steven Hicks and Christian Mendez.

He is preceded in death by his first loyal pup, Lil' Man; paternal grandparents, James and Ruth Isaacs; maternal grandparents, Bob and Betty Denney, and aunt Phyllis Denney.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Derek and Erin Bucannan of Wheels Construction for their tremendous generosity, support and love. Dustin was so blessed to have such a wonderful work family.

The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:30 A.M. on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Dyson Grove Baptist Church. A memorial service will follow at 11:30 A.M. with JC Greene, Leonard Fletcher and Eddie Smith officiating.

At other times friends may visit at the home 2269 Crackers Neck Rd., Mountain City, TN 37683.

The family of Dustin Isaacs has entrusted his services to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church Street, Mountain City, Tennessee, 37683.