Donald Eugene Carlile, 69, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on December 23, 2019.  A loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, he is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lynn Sauls Carlile, son Jason Carlile of Marietta, son and daughter-in-law Jessie and Evelyn Carlile of Woodstock, brothers; Jerry Wallace and wife Sandra of Ball Ground, Freddy Wallace of Fairmount, sister Linda Atkison of Acworth, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Diane and Jim Hulen of Rockmart, sister-in-law Sandra Carlile of Acworth, and beloved nieces and nephews. He graduated from Wheeler High School in 1969 and began working at Atlantic Steel   Company completing 29 1/2 years of service as a welder.

He loved God, his country, his family and the many friends he considered family.  Everyone who met him was left better for the experience because of his kindness, encouragement and faith. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, hunting and doing anything that brought him together with loved ones. He was most proud of his two sons, Jason and Jessie, claiming them as his greatest accomplishments in life. His strength was immeasurable, his faith unshakable and his love and caring for his family undeniable.

A celebration of the life of this extraordinary man will be Saturday, December 28th at 2:00 pm at Chattahoochee Baptist Church, 375 Johnson Ferry Road, Marietta, GA 30068.  Reception will follow. Lakeside Funeral Home is honored to assist the Carlile family with these arrangements. Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at www.lakesidefuneralhomega.com

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his memory to St. Jude's or to Chattahoochee Baptist Church.