Roy Isham, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2024. He was born on May 31, 1937, in the Emory Gap community to the late Boss and Annie Martin Isham. He was a member of Riggs Chapel Baptist Church. He enjoyed cattle farming and gardening. He retired from Roane Hosiery after forty years of service.

He was preceded in death by his wife: Barbara Pelfrey Isham; parents: Boss and Annie Isham; sisters: Edna Jean Isham and Marie Isham; and brothers: John William Isham, Robert Isham, and Edd Isham.

He is survived by his sons: Clayton Isham (Donna) and Gene Isham; grandsons: Justin Isham and Clay Isham; sister: Lois Griffis; nephews: Doyle Griffis and Ted Griffis; and special friend: Mary Crabtree

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 5 until 7 p.m. Eastern. Funeral services will follow with Wayne Nelson and Phil Poe officiating. A graveside service will be held at Riggs Chapel Cemetery in Harriman on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 10 a.m.

Evans Mortuary in Rockwood is serving the family.