James M. "Jim" Isom passed away on August 9, 2024, in Pasadena, Texas. He was born on January 29, 1947, in San Antonio, Texas, to Wilbert & Moreene Isom. He graduated from Texas A&M as part of the '69 Spider D unit.

He started his teaching career in San Antonio. A couple of years later, he moved to Galveston and continued teaching in several schools throughout the Galveston/Brazoria area. Jim helped start up HeadStart in Brazoria County. He also received a fellowship with Texas A&M to work at the College of the Mainland to work with adult continuing education. In 2006, he started working for Pasadena ISD and continued working there until 2024. He made a difference in many of his students' lives and he considered that one of his greatest accomplishments.

We are attempting to raise money for end-of-life expenses as well as assistance for his wife, who stayed by his side during his 72 day hospital stay. Jim did not have any life insurance and his wife is not presently working.