Ray L. Ison, 86, A Good Man
Ray L. Ison, 86, of Ashland, went home to be with his lord, Monday, December 30, 2013 at the Hospice House.
Ray was born October 21, 1927 in Grahn, KY to the late Jerry and Hattie (nee Carroll) Ison.
He married the love of his life, Lena “Jewell” Mosier on July 26, 1951.
Ray was a member of the Ashland Brethren in Christ Church. He retired from Ohio Brass after more than 20 years. He was previously employed at Westinghouse in Mansfield. Ray enjoyed vegetable gardening and even built his own greenhouse. He was an avid fisherman, loved hunting, playing chess and checkers in which he was undefeated.
In addition to his wife, Lena “Jewell”, of 62 years of marriage, Ray will be deeply missed by his daughters, Beverly (Louie) Martin of Casselberry, Florida and Raydena Ison of Ashland; son, Bruce (Cathy) Ison of Mansfield; four grandchildren, Anne Davis, Amber, Cory, and Jacob Ison; six great grandchildren; and one brother, B. Don (Betty) Ison of Mansfield.
In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by five brothers, Charles, Frank, Gary, Carl, and Larry Ison.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Ashland Brethren in Christ Church, 2750 Mifflin Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805 with Reverend Keith Tyson officiating. Interment will follow in the Ashland County Memorial Park. Friends may call one hour prior to the services on Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Ashland Brethren in Christ Church, 2750 Mifflin Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805.
For those who may be unable to attend, online condolences may be made in Ray’s name at the funeral homes website www.dpkfh.com.
Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
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