Earnest Carlisle

Earnest “Ernie” Carlisle, 89, of Columbus, Georgia, died on Friday, August 1, 2025, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, August 8, 2025 in the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory with Dr. Edwin M. “Buddy” Cooper, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home according to McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA 31907. Burial will be held at 2:00 PM EST Saturday, August 9, 2025 in Oak Hill Cemetery in Union Springs, AL.

Ernie was born February 2, 1936 in Luverne, Alabama to the late Sidney Mark Carlisle and Maggie B. Williamson Carlisle. He was a professor at Columbus State University for many years. Ernie loved to play golf and his dogs, especially Chipper and Emma. He was a member of Living Grace United Methodist Church.

Ernie is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Sue Carlisle of Columbus, GA; sons, Ernest “Chris” Christopher Carlisle of Boulder, CO; Mark Besecker Carlisle (Beth) of Columbus, GA; two grandchildren, Andrew “Drew” Robert and Emily Elizabeth Carlisle.

Special thanks to GA Hospice, especially Rev. Ed Praython Powell, Danica Randell, Penny, and Shawnda, the Staff at Thrive, and to Dr. Ronald Hudson and staff for their excellent care.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to: Living Grace United Methodist Church, Mercy Med, Georgia Hospice, PAWS Humane, and any charity of the Arts.