Herman Carlisle

Herman Clinton Carlisle passed away at his residence in Kerrville on Wednesday, February 6, 2008, at the age of 68. Herman was born on October 21, 19, in Uvalde, Texas, to Herman and Ruth Carlisle. At a very young age, he became known as Bubba. Bubba graduated from Uvalde High School in 1958 and married Karolyn Reagan of Knippa on November 7, 1959. They had two children, Karolyn Irene Renee Stone Steve of Bandera and Herman Clinton Carlisle, Jr, Lynda Clement of Missouri City. There are five grandchildren: Somer Renee Stone, Matthew Ely Stone, Tyrel Rolin Stone, Christopher Wes Carlisle, and Haylee Reagan Carlisle. After Karolyns death in 1995, Bubba moved to Kerrville and married his high school sweetheart, Anita Godbold Cox. Through this marriage, Bubba acquired another daughter and son, Kelly Cox Anderson Todd of Houston and Bradley Earl Cox Debbie of Kerrville, plus a granddaughter, Caitlyn Nicole Anderson. At a very young age, Bubba worked with his father, Herman Ralph Carlisle, and uncle, Acree Carlisle, in the construction business. Upon their retirement, Bubba took over the business, and owned and operated Carlisle and Carlisle Construction Company in Uvalde and San Antonio. After his retirement, he worked for the Kerrville Home Depot and G. E. Reaves Engineering of San Antonio as their Kerr County representative. Bubba is survived by his wife, four children, and six grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Tillie Sanderlin Jimmy of Leakey and Patsy Phillips Dr. Jerry of Athens, W.C. and Anne Reagan of Uvalde, Bob and Carolyn Reagan of Knippa, Henry and Shirley Stevens of Sherman, Donnie and Pam Poitevent of Boerne, Bobby and Connie Cates of Quinlan, plus numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 10, First United Methodist Church, 321 Thompson Drive, Kerrville, Texas. Reverend Dr. Warren Hornung will preside. Interment will be at 5:00 p.m. at the Sabinal Cemetery on Highway 90, Sabinal, Texas. Henry Stevens, brotherinlaw, will preside at the graveside service. ation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 9, at the Kerrville Funeral Home on Junction Highway. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the following: First United Methodist Church Childrens Ark Fund, Vista Care Hospice, Medina Childrens Home, or a charity of ones choice.The family invites you to leave a message or memory at www.kerrvillefuneralhome.com by selecting Obituaries. Select Sign Guestbook at the bottom of the individual Memorial.Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Kerrville Funeral Home.

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