Mr. Michael Dennis Carlile, Sr., age 60 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away Monday, July 2, 2012.

Born December 25, 1951 in Robstown, Texas, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, cooking, playing his guitar and spending time with his grandchildren.

Mr. Carlile was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Carlile and brother, Tommy Carlile.

Survivors include his wife of forty years, Karen S. Carlile, son, Michael Dennis Carlile, Jr. both of Winnfield; daughter, Jolie Carlile King of Alexandria, LA; mother and step-father, Sadie Cox Ballard and Charles Ballard; grandchildren, Lauren Dantzler, Nathan Carlile, Michaela Carlile and Caleb King.

The Carlile Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 5 from 8:30AM until 9:45AM in the Southern Funeral Home of Winnfield.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, July 5, 2012 in the Garden of Memories in Winnfield with Rev. Scott Tilton officiating. Interment will follow under the direction of Southern Funeral Home.

Serving as pallbearers will be Daniel King, Thad Thornhill, Roger Cox, Sr., Roger Cox, Jr., Cody Cox and Steve Sorrell.