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Donald Gene Carlile

Donald Gene Carlile, 77, of Paragould, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at his home. Don was born June 12, 1940 in Red Onion, Arkansas to the late William Fay and Lillian Juanita (Brown) Carlile. Mr. Carlile was a founding member, deacon, and member of Class 304 at the 7th and Mueller Church of Christ of Paragould. He retired as Business Unit Manager at Monroe. He loved talking about his children and grandchildren to anyone who would listen and never missed one of their ball games. He was their biggest fan. Don was preceded in death by both parents and two brothers; Theodore "Teddy" and Ronald James Carlile. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Dinwiddie Carlile of the home; two sons, Retired Colonel (USA) Christopher B. (Sandra) Carlile of Enterprise, Alabama and John S. (Amanda) Carlile of Paragould, Arkansas; two brothers, Jerry W. Carlile of Paragould, G. Thomas Carlile of Batesville, Arkansas; one sister, H. Dian Carlile-Rogers of Fayetteville, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Chelsea B. Carlile-Brincks, Johnathan B. Carlile, and Jessica S. Carlile all of Paragould; three great-grandchildren, Brody J., Amelia J., and Sadie Claire (Paul) Brincks all of Paragould. Funeral Services for Don will be Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 1 p.m. at the 7th and Mueller Church of Christ of Paragould, with Larry McFadden officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, April 20, 2018 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the church. Ed Collier, Jonah Towell, Paul Brincks, Logan Foster, Brett Carlile, and Richard Johnson will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be all Monroe employees. If you would like to make a donation in Don's honor, you may make memorial contributions to Crowley's Ridge Academy, 606 Academy Drive, Paragould, Ark. 72450, 870.236.6909. Online guestbook: www.mitchellfuneralhomes.com.

Published April 20, 2018

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