John moved to Jacksonville after serving in the US Army Reserves. He went to work for Sears and retired from there after 43 years. John was a loyal, hardworking employee who made many life-long friends who considered themselves a Sears family.
John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, avid hunter and fisherman. He was a die-hard Alabama football fan. He never met a stranger and would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need.
John is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his beloved wife, Grace Shediac Carlisle, of almost 50 years; his daughter Kimberly Shore; son John Carlisle (Amy); grandchildren Caroline, Christian, Catherine, Violet , and Scarlett; brother Fred Carlisle; sister Cynthia Starkey (Dane); sisters-in-law Becky Romig and Susan Ryan (Mike); nephews, nieces, and many wonderful friends.
John’s greatest joy was his family. He loved all of them, and he will be forever in their hearts.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, July 9 at 11 a.m. at Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Legacy Lodge, 4801 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Reverend Bill Hoff will be officiating. A private burial with family will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John’s memory to a charity of choice.
Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Oaklawn Chapel, 904-737-7171. Please sign the guestbook at www.hardagegiddensoaklawnchapel.com.
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