Willie Ray Carlisle, affectionately called Ray, was born July 9, 1959 to his late parents, Marvin & Annie Mae Carlisle, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was called home by his savior on Sunday, December 20, 2020.

He was employed by FXI for 28 years. In 2017, he became an ordained minister through Wings of Deliverance THC. He enjoyed reading his bible, watching HGTV, Westerns and playing table tennis. He also won a few cycling tournaments.

Ray is survived by his wife Gloria Carlisle; daughters, Lola Carlisle, Tiffany Carlisle, Angel King, Kimberly Carlisle, Kiera Carlisle and Malina Mart; sons, Willie Carlisle, Jr., Jarvis Carlisle and Gibson Mart all of Fort Wayne, IN; his siblings, Evonne Barron and Larry Carlisle of Brent, AL, and Robert C. Carlisle of Everett, MA; 17 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

He is preceded in death by his mother and father; maternal grandparents, Pearlie and J.C Holman and a cousin Neal Holman.
Memorial Service will take place at Wings of Deliverance THC, 2502 Fairfield Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46807 on Tuesday, December 29th, 2020 at 2:00 pm with Eulogist-Pastor Robert D. Clark officiating.