Iver Russell Standard, Jr.

Iver Russell Standard, Jr. (71) passed away unexpectedly on July 21, 2024. He was born In Frankfort, Kentucky to the late Iver Standard Sr. and Jessie Wilson Standard on August 21, 1952. Iver was a graduate of Franklin County High School, class of 1970, and Eastern Kentucky University with a BA degree in speech and drama, class of 1974. His passion for writing poetry and music led to five pieces receiving patents. His big dream in life was to find success as a rock star! Sadly, it did not play out as hoped! He loved acting, having performed in a variety of plays in high school and college.

After graduating college, he worked as a substitute teacher in the Franklin County School district and was later employed by the Ky. State Government as a Disability Determiner.  Iver is survived by his sister Carolyn Standard McElroy of Frankfort, KY, nephew Steve McElroy (TJ) of Lawrenceburg, KY, niece Susan McElroy McKee (Alex) of Lexington, KY, niece Mary Elizabeth Sasser of Westpoint, GA, three great nephews and seven cousins.  He is preceded in death by his twin sister, Marsha Standard Myers, mother, Jessie Wilson Standard, father Iver Russell Standard Sr. and brother-in-law, Sam Park McElroy.   

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at First Baptist Church on St. Clair Street from 11a.m. to 12p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Parking is available in the parking garage behind the church alley. The Reverend Amanda Smith will be officiating.