He was a member of First Christian Church in Mayfield and a retired employee of Graves County Road Department.
Mr. Carlisle is survived by his wife of 43 years, Martha “Susie” Carlisle; two brothers, Taylor (Julie-Anna) Carlisle of Hopkinsville, KY and Jeff (Mary Beth) Carlisle of Bowling Green, KY; and two sisters, Jean (Mike) Sanford of Knoxville, TN and Catherine (Ronnie) Dunn of Mayfield, KY.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Taylor and Beverly Bennett Carlisle.
A private family memorial graveside for Mr. Stephen Lear Carlisle will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: First Christian Church, P.O. Box 799, Mayfield, KY 42066 or J.U. Kevil Foundation, 1900 S. 10th St. Extended, Mayfield, KY 42066
Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield, KY is in charge of arrangements.