David Charles Carlisle

David Charles Carlisle, II, born March 22, 1951, to the late David Carlisle and Doris Sights, died at 72 years old. He passed on August 5th in New Palestine, IN, surrounded by those he loved and those who loved him.

Born in West Palm Beach, FL, before moving to California, David was a graduate of Fountain Valley High School and both California State Universities: Dominguez Hills (BA) and Long Beach (MPA). He spent the first half of his life in Southern California. With his ex-wife, he had two daughters, Laine (partner Lawton Link, partner's son Kooper Link) and Erin Carlisle Rosa (husband Elvis Vilasboas Rosa), before moving to Indiana and having son, Phillip. David spent the remaining thirty-four years of his life in and around Indianapolis.

David was known for his sense of humor and care for others. He had an uncanny ability to make any stranger a friend, and would often go the extra mile to make someone smile, much to the embarrassment of his children who loved him dearly. He eagerly embraced watching TV shows and movies-specifically, he loved talking about them-and would escape into the stories they told. A devout Christian and active in his church, he cared deeply for God. He loved to bake desserts for others and, thankfully, he was very good at it.

Given the chance, David would spend his days asking probing questions about every detail of his children's lives. He wanted nothing more than to know others fully so that he could offer them his unflinching love. Against all odds, David fought his cancer diagnoses for two and a half years-never letting cancer beat him or best him, even until the end. He was strong, and inspiring, and sharp up through his final days. He was loved so very much.

Within his immediate family, he is survived by his elder sister Vicki Geisler (husband Ron Geisler), his younger twin sister Kathy, his younger brother Bruce (wife Judy), and his delightful children, who wrote this.

A service will be held at Gray Road Baptist Church on Thursday, August 10th, at 6:00 p.m. Celebrants may arrive beginning at 5:30 p.m. As David was an adamant supporter of cremation, there will be no viewing. Donations may be made in his honor to the American Cancer Society.