Former Carlisle Dairy owner David Jay Carlisle, 79, died April 14 in San Angelo, Texas.

Born Dec. 9, 1937, in Florence to Jay H. and Sybil (Hancock) Carlisle, he grew up on a farm near Burns then bought his own farm and ran Carlisle Dairy.

He served in the Navy then moved to San Angelo, where he sold homes and managed rental properties.

He was preceded in death by a son, Todd; a brother, Ralph; and a granddaughter.

Survivors include his wife, Sue (Courson) Carlisle of San Angelo, Texas; daughters Amber Crossfield of Eureka, Bonnie Young of Mulvane, and Nanci McKinney and Rita Cuellar of San Angelo; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Services were April 20 at Trinity Lutheran Church, San Angelo.