Isaiah Lurry was born on May 25, 1923, in Danville, VA to the late Theo Lurry and Ethel Brown Lurry. He was raised an only child in Greensboro, NC and later moved back to Danville where he met his future wife - Ophelia Strader. He was drafted in the Army in April,1943 and served in World War II with a tour of duty in Europe. When he returned from war, he married his love, Ophelia, in September, 1945, and received an honorable discharge from the Army in November, 1945. He and Ophelia became parents of five children: twin boys, who transitioned at two days old, Eloise "Pinky" Lee, Isaiah "Bubbles" Lurry Jr., and Theresa Ann Lurry. In addition to his parents and twin sons, Isaiah was preceded in death by his daughter, Eloise and son, Isaiah, Jr. The Lurry family settled in Washington D.C in1951. Isaiah worked at Saint Elizabeth's Hospital as a practical nurse and later obtained a career at Andrews Airforce base as a mechanic. At the age of 35, he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and became focused on scriptures and helping others. He loved golf and frequented the golf course. He also enjoyed cooking, working around the house, reading books, teaching Sunday School, and watching westerns, sports, jeopardy, and sermons on The Gospel Channel. He loved his family and worked hard to provide for their needs and bless them with their wants. He stressed the importance of a good education, loving God, and living a life pleasing to God. Mr. Lurry passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Homestead Hills Retirement Community in Winston-Salem, NC. Where he relocated to be with his grandchildren: Angel, Jamerson and Tanya. Deacon Isaiah Lurry is survived by wife, Pastor Ophelia Lurry, daughter Theresa Ann Lurry, grandsons: Aaran Ronnell (Agnes) Lurry and Jamerson Samuel (Tanya) Lee; granddaughter Angel Furmarita Lee, great granddaughter Emma Elizabeth Lurry, brother-in-law George (Mary) Strader; son-in-law Furman Lee; nieces: Angela, Sylvia (Maurice), Patsy, and Mary; nephews: Keith (Terry), Michael, Steve, Donnell, and Kevin, his devoted church family, and many friends.

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