Hobart Ison
1897–1978 (age 81)
Biography
Hobart Ison, born in 1897, carried the rugged character of Letcher County into every aspect of his life, tending the land with a steady hand and offering encouragement to neighbors facing the hard winters of Appalachia.
Through community gatherings and patient counsel, he helped nurture the pride of the region, standing as a reminder that a gentle word could mean as much as any public deed.