Berrien County GaArchives Obituaries.....Lisle, Franklin "Wayne" November 30, 2013 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Shirley McMillan Durden http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00025.html#0006039 May 4, 2021, 10:34 am The Berrien Press - December 11, 2013 Franklin “Wayne” Lisle died November 30, 2013. Most recently, he had resided in Jefferson and Gainesville, GA. He was born December 16, 1934 in Columbus to the late Hubert Wayne and Wanda Estelle Horton Lisle. Survivors include his wife of 50+ years, Jenetta Faulkner Lisle of Jefferson, of whom he often referred to as the “love of my life; also, his “Pearls of Wisdom”, his beloved children and their families, Dareyl and Sallie Lisle, Gainesville (Maggie, Samantha, Gennifer, Megan, David, Brian), Jennifer and Lee Goza Goza, Jefferson (Annie, Rachel, Tim, Kellie, Michael and Matthew), Ellen and David Semones, Warner Robbins (Seth, Kade and Luke); his brother, Mike Lisle (wife, Angela) of Carrollton. He is preceded in death by two grandsons, Daniel Goza and Mackenzie Lisle; and brother, Jerry Lisle (wife, Evon) of Lake Mary, FL. His father was a civil engineer who worked on government dam construction projects throughout the U.S. from 1st-12th grades. Wayne attended 26 schools. The longest span at one school was his last two years, at Lake Worth High School, FL. Remaining friends with his 1953 graduating classmates for the nest 60 years was a great pleasure to him. He excelled in everything he did with his competitive nature and desire to do his best in all that God put before him. He proudly served three years in the Army 82nd Airborne unit during the Korean War. He studied Civil Engineering and attended Georgia Military College, Southern Technical Institute and Marshall School of Law. He founded Lisle Associate General Contractors in Lawrenceville where he designed and built hundreds of large, steel-framed buildings. With Jenetta, he was blessed to be able to travel for decades to wonderful countries worldwide, never meeting a stranger. Many times he was able to fulfil his passion for golf by playing famous courses. This led him to eventually own three golf courses, one of which he designed and built. In the 1950’s, he played minor league baseball for the Baltimore Orioles. In 2007 he was inducted into the prestigious Norcross Baseball Hall of Fame. Recently he enjoyed playing with his son on MSBL/MABL baseball with 40+ year-old men, until the age of 77. He truly loved following his grandchildren around the State as they played various sports, seldom missing an event. Prospect United Methodist Church was very special to him as he taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and served with his church family in the work of the Lord for over 35 years. He whole old men, until the age of 77. He truly loved following his grandchildren around the State as they played various sports, seldom missing an event. Prospect United Methodist Church was very special to him as he taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and served with his church family in the work of the Lord for over 35 years. He whole-heartedly poured himself into loving God, his family, his church and friends. We will miss his zeal and passion to live life to the fullest and his desire to help others to do the same. God truly blessed this little corner of the world with Wayne Lisle, 3who we will all greatly miss. A Celebration of Life was held December 8 at 2:30 p.m. at Prospect United Methodist Church with pastors Eddie Herring, David heartedly poured himself into loving God, his family, his church and friends. We will miss his zeal and passion to live life to the fullest and his desire to help others to do the same. God truly blessed this little corner of the world with Wayne Lisle, 3who we will all greatly miss. A Celebration of Life was held December 8 at 2:30 p.m. at Prospect United Methodist Church with pastors Eddie Herring, David Semones and Len Walker, Jr. officiating. Interment was at Riverside Baptist Church Cemetery in Berrien County, GA. Memorial are requested to Prospect UMC Footprints of the Future Building Fund.www.prospectchurch.com. Evans Funeral Home of Gainesville was in charge of arrangements. File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/ga/berrien/obits/l/lisle5750nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/gafiles/ File size: 4.6 Kb