John "JT" Tyrone Isreal was born on April 5, 2001 in Camden, Arkansas to Freedom Berry and John Isreal. He went to Harmony Grove School and later settled in Texarkana, Texas at Liberty Eylau School where he was a good football player. John was a loving and caring person and touched many hearts and souls. Reaching out to everyone to cheer them up. Showing love and respect to everyone he was the best son any parent could ask for. JT was loved by his parents, John and Bridgette Isreal.

John was a Youth Minister at Flower Acre Baptist Church where he preach the word of God. He started the first prayer group at Liberty Eylau Middle School. He was a great and loving son.

He was preceded in the by his sister Destiney Isreal. He leaves to cherish his memories his grandparents: Maggie and John Davis of Camden, Arkansas, Shirley Weaver of Shreveport; parents: John and Bridget Isreal; two sisters: Liberty Berry of El Dorado, Catie Dixon of Saratoga; three brothers: Jacobie Bivens, Johnathan Berry, and Cain Isreal of Camden: uncles Vincent (Monique), Henry (Danetta) Davis of Camden, Rickey Smith of Texarkana; three aunts: Shawanna Madison, Meco Davis and Jessical Davis; one niece and a host of relatives and friends.