He was born on April 24, 1930, to the late James Earl and Ovella Venable. Carlis is preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Venable (Gran); daughter, Marilyn Boatwright; son, Mickey Venable; grandson, Brandon Boatwright; and granddaughter, Angela Venable.
Carlis proudly served his country in the United States Army and is a veteran of the Korean War. He was also a long time member and deacon at New Lebanon Baptist Church.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Teresa Brooks (Frank); son, Steven Venable; grandson, Michael Brooks (Kiesha); three granddaughters, Leeanne Mooney (Thomas); Lene’ Venable; and Leah Armbrust (Bryan); eleven great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; two sisters, Jessie Garrison and Faye Garrison; special friend, Frances Graham; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, from 5-8 pm. A funeral service will be at New Lebanon Baptist Church on Wednesday, December 19, 2018, at 11:00 am. He will lie in state for one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow in New Lebanon Baptist Cemetery.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18