Dyer Carlisle III

Dyer was born on October 1, 1949, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Dr. Dyer Carlisle Jr. and Fleda Baines. A 1967 graduate of Berry High School, he went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation from Samford University in 1971. Dyer later earned a Master's degree from Jacksonville State University in 1981 and completed his Post-Master's Education Specialist degree at the University of Montevallo in 1998.

Dyer devoted his life to teaching, coaching, and mentoring young people to help them grow into successful and responsible members of society. His career began at the high school level as a coach and teacher at West End, Haleyville, and Banks High Schools. He then made a significant impact at the collegiate level coaching football at Jacksonville State University, University of Southern Mississippi, and Mississippi State University. After many years in college athletics, Dyer returned to the high school level to teach and coach at Austin High School.

In 1995, Dyer transitioned to school administration and served as Assistant Principal at Homewood Middle School before becoming the Principal of Homewood High School. After retiring from the Homewood school system, he jumped at the opportunity to return to coaching as an Assistant Football Coach at Birmingham-Southern College. His leadership, dedication, and commitment to shaping the next generation of students were hallmarks of his 42+ year career. Throughout his life, he was a tireless advocate for the success and well-being of young people, whether in the classroom, on the field, or as a mentor and advisor.

Dyer was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Dyer Carlisle Jr. and Fleda Baines. He is survived by his loving wife Ronda, his stepson Noal Rivers (Tonya), his sons Drew (Mary Andrews) and Taylor (Brianne), his six grandchildren (Addison, Austin, Alyson, Baines, Walton, and Jackson), and his siblings, Ben Carlisle and Angie Moreland.

Friends are cordially invited to the visitation from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 21st at Bluff Park United Methodist Church located at 733 Valley Street, Birmingham, Alabama 35226. The Memorial Service will begin immediately following at 6:00 p.m. Graveside services will then be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 22nd, at Elmwood Cemetery.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that donations in Dyer’s name be directed to Bluff Park United Methodist Church Building Fund and/or The Wingman Foundation.

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Services are under the direction of Ridout's Valley Chapel (205.879.3401) in Homewood.