Edward Isaacs, 88, of Olive Hill, formerly of Hitchins, Kentucky passed away Friday, May 8, 2026 at Elliott County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 23, 1937 in Hitchins, Kentucky; a son of the late Chilton H. and Julia Johnston Isaacs.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by five brothers, John C. Isaacs, George P. Isaacs, Matt Isaacs, Millard Burton, and Earl W. Burton; two sisters, Irene Burton, and Naomi Isaacs.
Mr. Isaacs was member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was an entrepreneur. He was a co-owner of Isaacs & Isaacs painting company in the Washington DC area. Later, he was the owner of Dallas Restaurants. When moving back to Carter County, he was very instrumental in the success of The Carter Christian Academy in Hitchins.
He is survived by his loving wife, Alice K. Roller Isaacs; two sons, Chilton E. Isaacs, of Olive Hill, and Jared W. Isaacs (Katrina Gnip) of Harwood, Maryland. Many family and friends will mourn his passing.
Funeral services will be Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sparks Funeral Home in Grayson, Gary Sparks, minister. Burial will follow in the Damron Cemetery at Oak Grove.
Visitation will be Friday, May 15, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Carter Christian Academy, 3547 Hwy. 773, Hitchins, KY 41146. Online condolences www.sparksfh.com.
