Roy Joe Kouns

Roy Joe Kouns, 81, of Grayson, Kentucky, went home to his Lord on Friday, January 23, 2026, at his residence. He was born August 16, 1944, in Grayson, a son of the late Osborne "Bud" Daniel and Mable Marie Suttles Kouns.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by a son, Jeffrey Earl Kouns; six brothers, Roy Daniel Kouns, Delmar Kouns, Charles "Square" Kouns, Jackie Kouns, Tom Kouns, and Robert Michael Kouns, Sr.; three sisters, Helen Kouns, Sylvia Kouns, and Phyllis Baker; three sisters-in-law, Toby Ann Jackson Kouns, Francie Kouns, and Pauline Kouns; and three brothers-in-law, Bob Clark, Steven Shelton, and Ray Glancy.

Joe was of the Christian faith. He was a man of steadfast work ethic. He was a farmer who loved what he did and took pride in his craft. He was a devoted family man who found joy in time spent with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. When not tending to the farm, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his beloved horse, Golden Boy. To know Joe was to know a man who did things his own way.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Etta Clanin Kouns; three sons, Roy Daniel Kouns, Timothy Allen (Robin) Kouns, and Kenneth Bradley Kouns, all of Grayson; eight grandchildren, Joey (Verna), Vanessa, Brooke, Leaha, Haylee, Daniel, Shawna, and Brittani; six great-grandchildren, Maci, Lexi, Kayleigh, Blake, Raylon, and Krider; five sisters, Lillian Glancy, Eunice Clark, Deborah (David) Coldiron, Judy Shelton, and Rebecca Sue (David) Collier; three brothers, Bill Kouns, David (Shawn) Kouns, and Johnny (Lou) Kouns; two sisters-in-law, Ella Faye Kouns and Jane Kouns; and a host of extended family and friends who mourn his passing.

Following Joe's wishes a private graveside will be held in the Kouns Family Cemetery at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to the Kouns family at www.malonefuneralhome.com.