James Kevin Rister Obituary
The family of James Kevin Rister of Garrett, Kentucky announces his passing on July 11, 2026. James, born on February 26, 1972 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Kevin Rister or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his father James Eugene Rister. He is survived by: his mother Patricia Francis; his sons, James Trenton Rister of Mousie, KY and Austin Rister (Taylor); his stepson Tyler Owens of Mousie, KY; his daughters, Samantha Croft (Kyle) and Katherine Hope Halley (Derick); his stepdaughter Taylor Hicks of Mousie, KY; his siblings, Byron Rister of Prestonsburg, KY and Susie Howard (Scott) of Oil Springs, KY; his close friend Shawn Francis of Garrett, KY; and his aunts and uncles, Mary Elizabeth Setser of Prestonsburg, KY, Shirley Collins of Garrett, KY, Cheryl Lawson of Rochester, IN, Sherry Lyons of Mousie, KY, Tammy Wicker of Mousie, KY, Jack Rister of Lackey, KY, Paul David Rister and Garry Rister of Garrett, KY.
