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LISANBY JAMES W. LISANBY (Age 84) Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (Ret.) Of Princeton, KY died Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at his home, Oakland Farm. Born January 31, 1928, in Caldwell County, a son of the late Alvin and Rebecca Hollingsworth Lisanby, he was a member of Ogden Memorial United Methodist Church, a Rotarian and a Paul Harris Fellow. Chief engineer for 37 years in the U.S. Navy, he was an internationally respected Naval architect and Marine Engineer with over 55 years of experience in naval matters and engineering management. Following years of service abroad multiple ship types at sea, his first Flag assignment was as Commander, Naval Ships Engineering Center with responsibility for the design and engineering of all ships and weapons developed for the U.S. Navy. Immediately prior to retirement, he served as Deputy Commander for Acquisition and Logistics in the U.S. Navy's Sea Systems Command in Washington, DC. These duties included the contracting for and maintenance of all ships as well as Foreign Military Sales for all free nations under agreement with the United States. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, Rear Admiral Lisanby holds a Professional Engineers Degree (PE) from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and an advanced Management degree from the Harvard Business School (PMD). Upon retirement from the Navy, he served at President of his own consulting firm, Naval Services International, Inc., headquartered in Arlington, VA. Previous board experience included the United Services Life Insurance Company, the Sioux Manufacturing Company of Devil's Lake, ND and serving as Chairman of the Board of Technology Financing, Inc., a member of the BMT Group of International Companies. He was the first American to be elected President of IPEN, International Professional Engineering and Naval Architects Society. Rear Admiral Lisanby is a member and Distinguished Fellow of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and a Life Member and former vice president of the American Society of Naval Engineers. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Gladys Kemp Lisanby; two daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth Ann Lisanby and Col. Emilio Bianchi of Huntsville, AL and Dr. Sarah Hollingsworth Lisanby and Dr. Satish Anjilvel of Durham, NC; two grandchildren, Jennifer Kemp Bianchi and husband, Blake Harvard and Laura Elizabeth Bianchi; one great-grandchild, Emilio Donovan "Eli" Harvard; a brother, Charles Alvin Lisanby of Hollywood Hills, CA; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, November 17 in Kentucky. Burial followed at Cedar Hill Cemetery with Military Honors. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Princeton Art Guild, 115 E. Main St., Princeton, KY 42445. Morgan's Funeral Home, Princeton, KY was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent at the website: morgansfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Nov. 18, 2012.

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Cheryl O'Grady Czapp

November 24, 2012

I was so sorry to read about ADM Lisanby's death. I have fond memories of both he and Mrs. L from my days at Wheeler Industries. As my daughter, Annie, was married last weekend, I particularly thought of the Lisanbys and how they were a big part of my wedding to Bob in 1984, hosting a nice shower and providing the flowers for the wedding! I am sure the many memories you have will warm you for years to come.

Mike and DiAnne Switzer

November 19, 2012

We are so sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband, and send our deepest condolences during this difficult time. I pray God will bless and comfort you today and in the days to come. May the Precious Memories bring joy and happiness to you each and every day. Our Love and Prayers, Mike & DiAnne Switzer

Ron Nix

November 19, 2012

I was a recipient of the Lisanby Award for professionalism in 1993. I met him on the day I received it. His reputation preceded him. A commemorative plaque hangs in my office to this day. There have been times that seeing that plaque has helped me in ways I cannot describe.

Chris Cable

November 19, 2012

A true giant in our field of Naval Engineering - his legacy will live on.

November 17, 2012

Offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time, I'm so very sorry for your loss, death is something we are never prepared for, but please find comfort in knowing God has promised He will do away with sickness, pain and death for His word is truth.

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