Austin Ison Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Austin Ison age 90, of Sandy Hook, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Elliott Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Sandy Hook, Kentucky. Mr. Ison was born November 17, 1924 at Bruin, Kentucky a son of the late Leonard and Lydia Oney Ison. Austin was a retired Carpenter and of the Christian faith. He was a World War II United States Army Veteran where he received 2 Bronze stars and a Purple Heart, and also was a proud member of the Elliott County VFW Post #11428 where he served diligently, especially for funeral detail. He enjoyed his time with his precious family. Austin could be seen frequently at the Frosty Freeze loafing with his many friends and enjoying conversation. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his loving wife of fifty-two years; Letha Nell Adkins Ison, one infant daughter, one sister; Thelma Griffith. He is survived by his two daughters and spouses; Sheila and Eugene Dickerson, Shannon and Ralph Lyon all of Sandy Hook, Kentucky, One brother; Amos Ison of Ashland, Kentucky. Four Grandchildren; Gina Jenkins, Stacey Johnson, Edwina Lyon, and Kendra Bulen. Three great-grandchildren; Kelsey Johnson, Jessie Jenkins, and Austin Jenkins. Along with a host of extended family, neighbors and friends who will sadly mourn his passing. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Sunday, August 23, 2015 at the Waddell & Whitt Funeral Chapel in Sandy Hook with Bro. Eugene Dickerson officiating. Burial will follow in the Adkins Cemetery in Sandy Hook. Friends may call after 6:00 p.m Saturday, August 22, 2015 and after 9:00 a.m. Sunday until the service hour at the funeral chapel. Serving as Pallbearers; Jerry Jenkins, Austin Jenkins, Ethan Bulen, Wade Conn, Tony Griffith, and Courtney Pennington. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers; Eugene Dickerson, Ralph Lyon, Glen Ison, Arnold Oney, Donnie Griffith, L.D Griffith, and Gary Griffith. Graveside Military rites will be conducted by Elliott County VFW Post #11428. www.waddellandwhitt.com

Austin Ison

November 17, 1924 - August 19, 2015

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Austin Ison

November 17, 1924 - August 19, 2015

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