Sammuel James Ison, age 65, of Cumberland, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the Pikeville Medical Center in Pikeville, KY. Sam was born on January 21, 1958 in Benham, KY.

Sam is preceded in death by his grandfather, James (Ted) Theodore Ison; grandmother, Della Mae Schoonover Ison; mother, Carolyn Ison Faulkner; and brother, Carl Wayne Ison.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 40 years, Melissa (Lisa) McKnight Ison and his beloved son, Samuel Brent Ison; a sister, Angela Dawn Metcalfe Brock (Scott); his aunt, Dolorse Shelton; dearest friends and cousins: David and Sharon Kennedy, J.J. Eldridge, Misty Kennedy and Tracy Gullett, Matthew Shelton (Shoni), Marsha Hamby (Bill); brother-in-law, Tim McKnight (Melissa); sister-in-law, Kim Rogers (Billy); nephews: Christopher Metcalfe (Starr), Derrick Hatfield (Taylor),  Cody Wayne Ison, Brandon McKnight (Candace), Aaron McKnight (Shanna), Dalton McKnight (Adrian), Creed (C.J.) Collett (Courtney), Colbie Clay; niece, Brittany Lewis (Josh); special friends, Clinton McComb and wife, Stephanie, Addison and Olivia Grace. Sam loved them dearly. Also left to cherish Sam's memory is a host of family and dear friends.

Sam started working at Myer's Hardware Store in Cumberland, KY, after graduating from Cumberland High School. He continued working in the sales and service business for over 30 years in the Cumberland area. He was well known in the community. He was a strong, independent, and hard-working man and always placed his family first. He was a simple man who loved God and attended Central Baptist Church for many years. He enjoyed talking about 'the good ole days' in conversation with just about everyone. He loved getting his hands in the dirt, planting flowers, tomato plants, and hot pepper. Watching Gun Smoke and drinking coffee were his favorite things to do.

He will be missed dearly by all who were blessed to know him. We'll see him again in glory with our Heavenly Father. Until then, Sam, you are loved always!

Visitation for Sam will be held Thursday, October 26, 2023, in the chapel of Tri City Funeral Home from 11:00am-1:00pm with funeral services beginning at 1:00. Reverend Roger Colinger and Brother Glenn Cornett will be officiating. Burial will be at Peaceful Acres Cemetery in Hiram, KY, with family and friends serving as pallbearers.

In light of the current outbreak of Covid, the family requests that ALL who attend services for Sam wear a facemask. Masks will be provided at the funeral home, if needed.

Tri City Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Sammuel Ison.