Joe R. Carlisle's spirit ascended to be with his beloved Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, November 4, 2022.   He was surrounded by loving family members. He was the youngest of nine children born to Charles Oscar Carlisle and Willa Nora Carlisle, of Purdy, MO, and was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. He is survived by his beloved wife, Polly Ann Carlisle.

In 1972 Joe met the love of his life, Polly Ann Houk, whom he married August 6, 1976.  They were together 50 years.  They purchased property and built a beautiful home together on it while both were working full time jobs. Together they built not only their home, but also many fixtures and furniture.  They enjoyed their property together while building, turkey and deer hunting, gardening, and cutting wood. They had a bountiful garden and orchard, and canned and froze a lot of their food. Together they enjoyed a simple and blessed life.

Joe was a Baptist who had accepted Jesus as his Lord at an early age. He served his God faithfully, loved his wife very well, and was a good steward of God's blessings.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m.  Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Arnhart Cemetery in East Purdy. The family will receive friends prior to services, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., at White Funeral Home in Cassville.

Arrangements are under the direction of White Funeral Home & Crematory of Cassville.