Phillip D. Ison

Phillip was born on July 11, 1958, in Blackey, Kentucky, to Janice Smith and Floyd Ison. A kindhearted and gentle soul, Phillip was a man whose love for his family ran deep. He was devoted to those he loved and took great pride in his family, who meant more to him than anything in the world. His warm heart, caring nature, and quiet strength touched the lives of those fortunate enough to know him. He was a proud Kentucky Wildcats fan who never missed an opportunity to cheer on his beloved team.
Phillip was a hardworking man who believed in the value of dedication and providing for those he loved. He spent 25 years working at Quality Tool & Machine, giving many years of commitment and hard work to his job. Whether at work or at home, Phillip was someone his loved ones could count on, and his dedication to his family was evident in the life he built and the love he shared.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Janice Smith; his brother, Rusty Ison; and his son, Greg Stephenson.
Phillip is survived by his loving wife, Charline Ison; his father, Floyd Ison (Fay); his brother, Michael Ison; his children, Shawn Ison (Kim), Richard Stephenson (Chasity), and Lissa Pinkerton (Bret); and his beloved grandchildren, Shyanne Ison, Richard Stephenson Jr. (Riley), Nicholas Stephenson, Libby Gray, Tiler Derringer, Kyla Jones, Ryanna Petro, Cadyn Pinkerton, and Amberlyn Pinkerton.
Though his absence will leave an immeasurable void in the hearts of those who loved him, the memories he created, and the love he gave so freely will live on through his family. Phillip’s life was measured not only in the years he lived or the work he accomplished, but in the lives he touched and the family he loved so dearly. He will be forever loved, deeply missed, and never forgotten.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday November 16, 2026 at Jewell-Rittman Funeral Service & Crematory with Pastor Wes Jones officiating. Calling hours will be from 12:00 p.m. until service time. Burial to follow at Bethel Baptist Cemetery.