Richard Ison Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Richard Ison of Grayson, Kentucky, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Richard left this world on May 3, 2026 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Ison to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Ison and Virgie Hill Ison; his daughter Sue Adkins; and his siblings, James Ison, Glen Ison, Louise Meenach, Hattie Tussey, Ernestine Grooms, Geneva Hamilton and Lottie Mae Blevins.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Holbrook Ison; his children, Richard Keith Ison (Marrisa Jackson) of Ashland, KY, Rita Barker (Carlo) of Olive Hill, KY and Carol Johnson of Grayson, KY; his son-in-law Mark Adkins; and his siblings, Phillip Ison (Linda) of Olive Hill, KY, Denny Ison (Johnice) of Grayson, KY, Barb Horton of Greenup, KY and Loretta Martin (Jim) of Olive Hill, KY. He is also survived by five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 6th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Malone Funeral Home (325 Malone Ln, Grayson, KY 41143). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, May 6th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
