Achille "Ash" Carlisle Tisdelle

On Thursday, December 10, 2020, Achille Carlisle Tisdelle (Ash), loving husband and father to three daughters passed away at the age of 73.  Ash was born on March 25,1947 in Orange Park, FL to Colonel Achille Carlisle Tisdelle and Margo Massee Tisdelle.  

Ash grew up in Orange Park, FL where he lived with his parents and two sisters, Lorrie and Diane, at Mira Rio, now known as The Club Continental. He attended St. Johns Country Day School in elementary years but graduated high school from Admiral Farragut Military Academy in St. Petersburg, FL in 1965.  Ash graduated from the University of Florida in 1974 with a BSBA and was a loyal Gator fan for the rest of his life.  

In 1975 Ash met his wife, Celeste (Richardson) Tisdelle in Jacksonville, FL. They were married May 14, 1977 in Grace Episcopal Church in Orange Park, FL. Together they raised their three daughters, Genevieve, Sandra, and Catherine, in Fleming Island on the St. Johns River.  The river was a passion of Ash's and he loved nothing more than a sunny summer day on the water.  He loved nature and was known to get his girls up at sunrise to go explore the river.  

Ash had a passion for cars, even as a teen, and he loved to drive fast! At the age of 23 he began racing. He went on to race in many International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) events, such as The 24 Hours of Daytona and The 12 Hours of Sebring. In 1983 Ash opened Ash Tisdelle Inc., a high line automobile sales and service shop with a Volkswagen franchise, that he successfully operated for twenty-three years before selling in 2006. He was also an active participant and volunteer of the Amelia Island Concours D' Elegance. 

Ash was a faithful and active member of the Episcopal Church. He worked hard and lived a healthy lifestyle. He knew how to have a good time, had a great sense of humor, enjoyed music, liked to play pranks on friends (and sisters), and was a dedicated husband, father and friend. He lived an exemplary life, full of love, excitement and laughter.  

Ash is survived by his wife Celeste, his three daughters Genevieve, Sandra and Catherine, his sisters Lorrie and Diane, his cousin Karrie, son-in-laws Adam and Gavin, and his three grandsons Ash, Austin and Tillman.

In light of Covid, a family graveside service will be held at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Hibernia. There will be a celebration of his life and a reception in the future at The Club Continental.

In lieu of flowers gifts may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association and/or St. John's Cathedral Jacksonville.