Thomas A. “Tom” Carlisle, age 74, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Adena Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Jackson, Ohio on April 16, 1939 to the late Thomas L. and Catherine (Ramsey) Carlisle. Tom was a graduate of Jackson High School with the Class of 1957. He was a lifelong resident of Jackson and served his community and its residents well through numerous venues to include a 37-year career with the U.S. Postal Service, a 19-year tenure as a Lick Township Trustee, 17 years of service as a Victory Grange member, and long-time attendee at the Christ United Methodist Church. Tom was a dedicated and loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather and friend.<\/p>\n
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara; two daughters, Jan Carlisle of Huntington, West Virginia; Beth (Kevin) Curtis of Locust, North Carolina; son, Eric (Priscilla) Carlisle of Clarksville, Ohio; sisters, Joan Greathouse and Jill Hale; brother, Gwyn (Gloria) Carlisle, all of Jackson; two grandsons, Chris Curtis and Derick Carlisle; as well as two granddaughters, Emily and Natalie Miller.<\/p>\n
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Jackson Food Pantry, 276 E. Main St., Jackson, Ohio 45640, or a charity of personal choice in Tom’s honor.<\/p>\n
Private services were held at the request of family. Interment was at Fairmount Cemetery, Jackson.<\/p>\n
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