Benny Ray Carlisle, age 79, of Hanceville passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born in Jefferson County on May 11, 1943. He worked and retired from ACIPCO in Birmingham for 34 years. He loved his dog Lucky and enjoyed watching westerns and Alabama Football on TV. Benny married his wonderful wife on December 27, 1983 and raised a loving family. He served God with all his heart and loved his family and Christ loved us.
Benny was preceded in death by his parents: Oscar and Flora Carlisle; his son: Danny Sweatmon; sister: Merlern (Arnold) Melvin; brother: Don “Odie” (Lucy) Carlisle and cousin: Willard Carlisle.
He is survived by his wife: Audrey Carlisle; daughter: Peggy (Perry) Bates; grandchildren: Ryan (Kim) Lambert and Amanda (Nick Vaughn) Voce; brother: Doug (Joyce) Carlisle; sister: Malverine (Wesley) Stroud; nephews: Terral (Amy) Carlisle and Brian (Debbi) Carlisle; cousin: Wayne Carlisle and great-nephew: Taylor (Grace) Carlisle.
Funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. from the Hanceville Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Michael King officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Serving as pallbearers will be Ryan Lambert, Perry Bates, Nick Vaughn, Brian Carlisle, Terral Carlisle and Taylor Carlisle.
