Jerry R. Carlisle

Jerry Richard Carlisle was born on February 17, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana, and went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, March 8th, 2023. Jerry had quite a crowd waiting on him in Heaven including his loving parents Betty and Richard Carlisle and his beloved in-laws Mary and Darrell Rowland.
Jerry is survived by his wife, best friend, and love of his life of 46 years, Louise, and his three amazing sons Stephen (Holly), David (Teresa), and Jeremy (Courtney). Jerry was also survived by his five beloved siblings, Patricia Carlisle, Tim Carlisle (Janice), Doris Bruender (David), David Carlisle (Nenita), and Norma Carlisle.
Jerry’s 5 grandchildren (Abby Anne, Lizzy, Gideon, Dylan, and Harper) were his pride and joy. He loved being outdoors with them and cheering them on in anything they were doing. He loved to brag about them to anyone who would listen.
Jerry also had a multitude of nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. He became a constant supporter, provider, and cheerleader for many.
Beyond being a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to so many, he was a successful entrepreneur and world traveler. Jerry attended Gateway College of Evangelism in Missouri and did missions work in Brussels, Belgium before becoming the founder and CEO of Business World in Little Rock, Arkansas for 45 years. His many loyal employees were like family to him.
Among the many things Jerry loved were a hot cup of coffee, a challenging Excel spreadsheet, a game of golf with his best friend, Oran, and family gatherings around the holidays, but more than any of that, Jerry loved the Lord. He found many ways to give to others, serve in his church, and encourage and pray for friends and family over the years.
Jerry never questioned where he would go after this life. Even in recent days, he told family and friends that he knew his Maker and he was not afraid of the future. This might be the greatest testimony and legacy that he could leave us.
Jerry will be greatly missed. However, he would want you to know this is not the end for those who know and love the Lord. He will be waiting to greet us at “the bridge” when we all enter into our heavenly home.
Visitation will be at 9:30 a.m. and Jerry’s celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 11th at New Life Church Greater Little Rock, 8000 Crystal Hill Rd, North Little Rock, AR 72118.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Tupelo Children’s Mansion http://give.mansionkids.org (Memorial Tribute Gifts), or New Life Church West Little Rock http://newlifechurch

Visitation is 9:30 AM, followed by the funeral at 11:00 AM, Saturday March 11, 2023 at New Life Church, Greater Little Rock.  Interment is 11:00 AM Monday, March 13, 2023 at Pinecrest Memorial Park.

Arrangements by Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St, North Little Rock, AR 72114, 501-758-1170.

The livestream of the funeral will go live at 10:50 am Saturday 3/11/2023

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