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1930
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2014
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J.W. Carlile Obituary
Visitation: 6-8 PM Wednesday, December 17 at Lucas Funeral Home, 517 N. Sylvania, Ft Worth. Interment: Dallas-Ft Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas.
Rev. Carlile was born December 30, 1930 in Seminole, Oklahoma. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, and spent his service time in Korea. He graduated from Southwestern Bible University and was always expanding and growing through continuing education classes from many sources including Northwest Texas University. He studied Accounting, Real Estate and many other subjects to increase his vast knowledge. He was honored to be ordained minister for more than 50 years for the Assemblies of God. He pastored in Texas, Utah and Colorado. He had a 45 year career in tax preparation focusing on helping churches and their minister's with their tax obligations. While pastoring churches he also had successful careers in real estate sales and home construction, using these skills to build and expand each church and to help members of each congregation he served. He was active in The Riverside Lions Club with a willingness to serve in whatever capacity he was needed.
The family request in lieu of flowers a donation be made to Pleasant Hills Children's Home, P.O. Box 1177, Fairfield, TX 75840 or your favorite charity.
J.W. was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and 4 brothers.
Survivors: Wife, Floy W. Carlile; Sons, David Carlile, Dan and wife Patti Carlile, Tim and wife, Darla Hensley; Daughters Darlene and husband, James Elliott, Laretta and husband, Harry Carrell and Pam Hensley; 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren; Sisters, May and Lael Potter, Deb Shawna Stewart, Wanda Jean and Wade Haley.
Lucas Funeral Home, 517 N Sylvania, 817-838-2336. View and sign guestbook at www.star-telegram.com/obituaries
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Carol Davidson
December 10, 2025
He was a mentor to my husband, Keith Davidson, as we began and throughout our ministry.
Carol Davidson
December 10, 2019
What a great Pastor friend JW and Floy were to us. We met him in Colorado when Keith was pastoring our first AG church. Such a great mentor and support personally and professionally. Our paths crossed again in Ft Worth, later when Keith went to Brite seminary. He preached many revivals for us as we travelled to Colorado, New Mexico, Idaho and Texas. A true friend and brother in Christ. I imagine them right now reminiscing and prising God in heaven. Carol Davidson, Loving, TX
February 2, 2015
I will always miss my buddy and cherish the memory of him. Floy, we are continuing to pray for you.
Richard and Karen Cleghorn
Chris Hall
December 30, 2014
Brother Carlile was a great man, and a great friend to my father. Blessing and prayers for you guys.
Chris Hall
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December 23, 2014
Floy, I was so sorry to read that JW had passed. I have many fond memories of you two in Durango and the fun we had at all the bank functions. He was very special and always had a smile and a good word for you. I hope you are doing well and want you to know I have thought of you and JW over the years. We see Dan (or maybe it is David) on occasion. Can't keep them straight. John saw one of them in Durango airport Sunday. I would like you to contact me if you can.
Marie and John Malarsie, Durango, Colorado
December 18, 2014
Floy and family, I remember when JW and Rev Hamilton and Rev Corkish et al engaged me in the fall of 72, my first year of law practice, to fight the liquor applications of Dgo's grocery stores. That led to an always warm and joy-producing friendship with him and with a lot of other folks too. May God always hold you close. Roger Candelaria
Norman & Dona Borge
December 17, 2014
Always cheerful, always helpful, always dependable. An ideal example of a Christian walk. He will be sorely missed.
December 17, 2014
JW and Floy were dear friends and wonderful Mentors in Ministry. Keith and Carol Davidson and family.
Bobbie Lucero
December 17, 2014
David so very sorry about your loss our thoughts and prayers are with and your family.. Bobbie Jo and family.
Joy Luttrell Tubbs
December 16, 2014
Floy, I am so sorry for your loss. He was a good man and a good friend to my parents.
Sandra Hood (Overington)
December 16, 2014
I met J.W. in 1975 when I was new to Dgo and he sold us 200 acres on the Mesa. In 1976 I became the secretary at Animas Realty (owned by J.W.) in Durango, Co. and with his blessings became a realtor starting a 30 year career. He was a very kind and patient man and I will forever be greatful. My prayers to the family.
Wil Keys
December 16, 2014
J. W. Was a good friend. I'll always cherish the memories of times spent with him and Floy in their home discussing old times.
Sarah (Davidson) Shaw
December 16, 2014
I remember seeing J.W. Carlisle when I was a little girl. He used to call me "Sara Lee." My parents always thought a lot of him and his wife. My prayers and thoughts go out to the family and friends.
December 16, 2014
Floy, John and I will miss that big smile and positive attitude that J.W. was always sharing! Prayers for you and your family. Brenda and John Gambill
The Keith Davidson Clan.
Keith Davidson
December 15, 2014
JW was such a great friend and encourager to us. We were just starting in ministry, yet he blessed us by attending the AG church in Ignacio, Colorado. That was the start of a wonderful relationship. Floy and JW have always been a blessing to us. Keith and Carol Davidson, and Children: Opal, Brian, Marty and Sarah. Loving, Texas.
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