Willard Lee Ison, age 63, of Lamar, MO died Monday, March 16, 2015 at Freeman Hospital West, Joplin, MO.
Willie was born July 26, 1951 to Willard E. and Lavona (Bishop) Ison. He graduated Liberal High School 1969. On August 14, 1990 he married Diann (Stebler) Gardner. Willie was a farmer and had also worked for O’Sullivan Industries, Thorco Industries and as a part time carpenter. He was an avid deer and turkey hunter with both a bow and gun and was very involved in garden tractor pulling with his brothers-in-law.
Willie leaves behind his wife Diann of the home, two sons, David and wife Chris Ison, of Yonkers, NY and Dustin and wife Drenda Gardner, of Carthage, MO; one daughter, Shana Ison of Lamar; a sister, Teresa and husband Dale White of Frontenac, KS; seven grandchildren, Lexi, Courtney, Carter, Drayton, & Kyler Ison, Delayna and Darrah Gardner. Additional survivors include several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents and a son, Landon Ison.
Graveside service were held Thursday, March 19, 2015 at Iantha Cemetery.
Contributions are suggested to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association in care of Daniel Funeral Home.
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