Leith A. Ison, 73, of Cincinnati, died Monday, Dec. 28, 2009. He was born May 15, 1936, the son of Earl and Willa Ison.

Mr. Ison was preceded in death by his father; one daughter, Tammy Lynn and two brothers, Earl and James Ison.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah Ison; children, Michael (Connie) Ison, Maxine Napier and Tammy (Jeff) Lewis; eight grandchildren, Brandon, Sharifah, Anasiah, Jamie, Jimmy, Cera, Briana and Gracie and seven great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Dec. 30 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home in Amelia.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Cincinnati.