John Ice

John Ice, 55, passed away peacefully at his home on Bellwood Road on Sunday, July 27th, 2025.  

Born with a rare muscle condition, later diagnosed in 2017 as MyoTubular Myopathy (MTM), John faced  lifelong challenges with unwavering determination, sharp wit, and a deeply positive outlook. He consistently  defied expectations and lived a full, meaningful life grounded in curiosity, faith, and resilience.  

John completed high school through the homebound program with honors. A pivotal turning point came  when his pediatrician, Dr. James Hedrick, introduced him to computers. Dr. Hedrick later remarked that it  wasn’t long before “the teacher became the student.” John’s natural patience and commitment to learning  allowed him to master his craft and computers became a window to the world for him.  

He generously shared his expertise offering technical support to the doctor’s office, St. Joseph Church, and  both Bethlehem and St. Joseph Schools. In more recent years, John found joy in flying his drone and  capturing beautiful aerial photographs to share with family and friends.  

John is survived by his loving parents, Bernard and Sherry Ice; his brother, Jimmy; sister-in-law, Jessica;  niece, Grace; and nephew, Ryan. He is also remembered fondly by many cherished cousins from the Ice and  Hamilton families.  

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bob and Margie Hamilton, and J.B. and Dorothy C. Ice;  uncles Kenny and Curtiss Ice and Bernard Hamilton; aunts Linda and Josephine Ice; and his godson, Michael  Hamilton.  

John will be remembered for his strength of spirit, generous heart, and the quiet, steady way he touched the  lives of everyone around him.  

His Funeral Mass will be 11:00 am Thursday July 31st at Basilica of St. Joseph Proto-Cathedral, with burial  in St. Joseph Cemetery. The Most Reverend Bishop William F. Medley will officiate. Visitation will be 3 - 8 pm Wednesday July 30th and 9 - 10:15 am Thursday July 31st at  Barlow Funeral Home. A prayer service will be at 7 pm Wednesday evening.  

Memorial contributions may go to St Joseph Elementary or Bethlehem High School. 

Barlow Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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