Kirkwood A.

"Tony" Carlisle

Kirkwood A. "Tony" Carlisle, age 55, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 in Amherst, OH.

Tony was born on April 29, 1967 in Paulding, OH to the late Raymond and Hulda "Boots" (Gillett) Carlisle. On October 20, 2001, he married the love of his life, Amy Myers, who survives. Tony worked as a line operator for 15 years at Spartech Plastics in Paulding. He loved woodworking, cooking, gardening, and riding his Harley.

Tony is also survived by his siblings: Raymond (Patty) Carlisle, Paulding, OH; Tom (Linda) Carlisle, Paulding, OH; Joe (Barb) Carlisle, Ohio City, OH; Steve (Barbie) Carlisle, Carrabelle, FL; John (Dan Stine) Carlisle, New Haven, IN; Dan (Helen) Carlisle, Paulding, OH; Cindy (Joe) Shipley, Fort Wayne, IN; in-laws, Jim and Gail Myers, Paulding, OH.

Tony is also preceded in death by sisters, Ruth Ann Warner and Bonnie Sue Carlisle.

"I want the ones who are still alive to realize that my time is over. Their time is still here. Be happy for the time spent, I hope I had a good influence and left the world a better place. If you believe, I will be seeing you again. It could be a good thing or not." -Tony (October 3, 2017)

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the Paulding Eagles from 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 2:00 P.M. until a memorial service at 3:00 P.M. At the request of Tony's family, please dress casual as this is what Tony would prefer.

Memorial contributions may be made in Tony's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.