Gene D. Carlisle's Obituary
Shelby County – Gene D. Carlisle, age 72, passed away suddenly on the morning of May 29, 2015. A native of Mississippi and adopted son of Memphis, Gene’s larger-than-life personality and charisma leave an indelible mark on the lives of those he touched with his compassion and humility. Gene’s fearless entrepreneurship and passion led to a successful business career, but his true accomplishments were his steadfast love for his faith, family and community.Gene is lovingly survived by his wife, Karen, daughter, Courtney Bolton (John) of Los Angeles, sons, Chance Carlisle (Jessica) and Chase Carlisle (Elizabeth), both of Memphis, his four grandchildren, Carlisle and Savannah Rye Bolton, Charlotte Carlisle, Miles Carlisle and his future granddaughter, Tully Carlisle. Gene is preceded in death by his mother Nezzie Marie Rye Carlisle and his grandparents, Lilly and Roy Rye. Visitation will be held at Independent Presbyterian Church Monday, June 1st, 2015 at 10:00 AM with services following at 11:30 AM in the sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Palmer Home for Children and the Le Bonheur Club.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119, (901)767-8930, “Behind the Stone Wall”
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