Frederick Douglas

Ison

Mr. Frederick Douglas Ison was born on February 1, 1960, to Willie James and Dorothy Ison in McDonough, Georgia. Frederick received his formal education in the Henry County High School in McDonough, Georgia, graduating in the Class of 1978, home of the Warhawks.

Mr. Frederick Douglas Ison accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in McDonough, Georgia. He later joined Old Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Concord, Georgia, under the leadership of Rev. Travis Ferguson. He was a member of the Male Chorus, and a Church Trustee.

Mr. Frederick Douglas Ison was united in holy matrimony with Ms. Elvaree Jacksonon August 8, 1978, in Griffin, Georgia. Their union was blessed with three children, Mario, Tiffani, and Kandice.

After graduating from high school in 1978, Frederick proudly enlisted in the United States Army. Shortly after he and his beloved young bride Elvaree, were stationed in Fort Hood, Texas. Committed to a life of service, Frederick later joined the United States National Guard, and Honorably served his country during Operation Iraq Freedom in 2003.

Frederick was employed by Dundee Mills and Estes Freight as a Forklift Driver for many years, until he decided to retire. In his leisure time he enjoyed cheering on the Atlanta Braves and the Atlanta Hawks. Sports were more than entertainment for him, it was a way of life, especially as he devoted himself to coaching his son Mario in basketball and baseball. He later coached his grandsons, Tilay, Keelan, and Tyree. He did many workout drills with the boys. Frederick cherished his family and enjoyed listening to music and hosting barbecues. His dream was for his granddaughter Skylar, to become a Pharmacist at the VA Hospital. She listened. Now she's set to earn her Doctorate in 2027, complete her residency, and fulfill that dream by serving at the VA Hospital.

On Monday, July 21, 2025, our Heavenly Father called Mr. Frederick Douglas Ison home, where he will forever dwell in God's presence. Mr. Frederick Douglas Ison is now set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by parents, Willie James and Dorothy Ison; sister, Deborah Ison-Touchstone; grandparents, Johnny and Josephine Williams; brothers-in-law, Eddie Jackson, Melvin Jackson, and Jessie jackson; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Willie B. and Elector Jackson.

Mr. Frederick Douglas Ison leaves a legacy of beautiful memories in the heart of his wife, Elvaree Ison; their children, Mario Ison of Cario, GA, Tiffani Ison, and Kandice Ison; grandchildren, Skylar Mangham, Tilay Ison, Keelan Day, Tyree Giles, Marionna Ison, and Ladasia Ison; brother, John David (Pia) Ison of Junction City, KS, sister, Sharon (Bobby) Ison of McDonough, GA; uncles, Marvin Williams of Lithonia, GA, and Andrew (Georgia) Knight of Decatur, GA; in-laws, Barbara Ward-White, Willie Lewis Jackson, Edward Jackson, Lettie Jackson, Cheryl Jackson, and Margaret Jackson; nephew/bonus son, Wayne Anderson, Jr., friend/neighbor, Ralph (Brenda) Gray, and bonus granddaughter, Ariyana McDowell. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 1:00 PM at Old Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church located at 1191 Eppinger Bridge Road in Concord. Rev. Travis Ferguson is the Eulogist.