John Dawson Carlisle

John Dawson Carlisle, age 56, was born on March 14, 1968, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Clyde “Buster” Carlisle and Frances H. Carlisle. He passed away, unexpectedly, on August 8, 2024, doing what he loved most, coaching.

John began as a sports broadcaster with the Clarksville, Texas radio station. Not only did he broadcast games, but he could give the stats on all players of many sports, from memory, acquiring the nickname, “Stats!” John served as a coach at several schools in Texas, with any sport he was asked to coach. He ended his coaching career at Richard’s ISD, Richards, Texas, coaching volleyball. John had a heart as big as Texas and he always wanted to help anyone. He was a friend to all. He loved the Lord, his family, his friends, and southern gospel music, especially the Gaithers!

John was preceded in death by his father, Clyde “Buster” Carlisle and his sister, Carol Carlisle Duhon.

Survivors are his mother, Frances H. Carlisle; sister, Debbie Brown and husband Teddy; brother, Randy Carlisle and wife Tammy; sister, Becky Bezet and husband Randy. His nephews, Jacob Brown and wife Rachel, Eric Brown, Randall Carlisle and fiancée Emilee Jackson, Josiah Bezet and wife Alexandria; nieces, Lindsey Brown, Bethany C. Lindsay and husband Evan, and Hannah Bezet; great nieces and nephews are Hudson, Will, and AnnaBeth Brown, Cooper and Mabry Brown, and Addison Lindsay. One Aunt survives John, Jeanne Carlisle Conly, and numerous cousins.

In lieu of flowers, please give to the charity of your choice.

The Christian life is not about being perfect….but knowing the one who is!

Pallbearers will be: Bo Jinks, Tyke Salazar, Jacob Brown, Eric Brown, Randall Carlisle, and Evan Lindsay.

Funeral services for John will be held Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden, Louisiana with Bro. Jerry Gilbert officiating. Interment will follow at Gardens of Memory in Minden. The family will receive friends Friday, August 16, 2024, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Rose Neath Funeral Home in Minden. 

The family would like to express their gratitude to the Richards ISD and members of their staff in their emergency care for John.