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John K. Wise Sr.

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John K. Wise Sr. CUMBERLAND - John K. Wise Sr., 80, died June 22, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marjorie B. Wise; two daughters, Susan Wise of Richmond, Marjorie W. Rintamaki of Suffolk; two sons, J.K. Wise Jr. of Cumberland, Charles W. Wise Sr. of Goochland; two brothers, Joe Wise of Virginia Beach, Robert Wise of Cumberland; three sisters, Ethel Denton of Cumberland, Willie Wagner of Pennsylvania, Bertha Daugherty of Ohio; six grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett & Barden Funeral Home, 3215 Anderson Hwy., (Route 60), Powhatan. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in Payne Memorial United Methodist Church, Cumberland. Interment in Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Payne Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 25, 2009.

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Jerry & Suzie Gramling

June 25, 2009

We are so saddened by Johnny's death. We have so many fond memories of our family times together as our kids grew up - of square dancing, camping, building the cabin in Cumberland, Christmas at the cabin, trip to Missouri, and many more. Time will help the pain, the fond memories will always remain.

Shirley Williams

June 25, 2009

J. K. and family - I was very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Shirley Williams

Adams Family

June 24, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Chuck Rhode

June 24, 2009

J.K. and Susan, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Al Simmons, Jr.

June 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers goes out to the entire family. Sorry for the loss of your love one.

Gail Ailor

June 24, 2009

J. K. and Susan,

My deepest sympathy is extended to you and your family at this sad time. Remember that I love and care about you and will keep you in my prayers.

Mae Lynn Walker

June 24, 2009

My thoughts are with your family in this time of loss.

Carol Wrona

June 24, 2009

My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Wise family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jolene Evans

June 24, 2009

J.K, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Joshua & Cailin Davis

June 24, 2009

Deepest condolences. May God grant you a path through the grief and peace for the journey.

June 24, 2009

My heart goes out to the entire family.
Cathy Wheless

Peggy & Charles Sullivan

June 24, 2009

Marty, your father must have been a really good guy, to have raised such a good daughter. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

June 24, 2009

Deepest sympathy in your time of loss. John was the nicest man. Jenny & Steve Bassett

Nancy & Bill Clements

June 24, 2009

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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