Bobby Ison

Bobby Ison obituary, Grayson, KY

Bobby Ison

Bobby Ison Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sparks Funeral Home - Grayson on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Bobby Ison 1953-2024
Bobby Ison, 70, of Grayson, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at his residence. He was born October 4, 1953, in Grayson a son of the late Donald and Gladys Roark Ison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a nephew, Derrick Scott Ison; two uncles, Sonny Roark and David Roark; and three aunts, Pauline Harris, Eula Estep and Naomi Richardson.
Bobby was of the Methodist faith. He was a farmer, raising tobacco and working along with his family for many years. He is survived by his brother, Barry Ison of Grayson, KY; a niece Bethany Crum of Willowood, OH; two aunts, Shelby Blanton of Elizabethtown, KY, and Donna and Larry Coleman of St Claire, MS; two uncles, Troy and Margaret Roark of Olive Hill, KY and J.D. and Betty Roark of Olive Hill, KY; a great nephew and great niece, Zac and Zoey Crum; special friends, Charles and Sue Wallace.
Graveside services will be Monday, April 1, 2024, at 1:00 P.M., at the Bentley Cemetery, just off the Carter Caves Road near Olive Hill, KY.
Arrangements by the Sparks Funeral Home in Grayson, KY Online condolences at www.sparksfh
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