Henry W. Wise Jr.

Henry W. Wise Jr. passed away peacefully on the afternoon of  December 28th, 2015. He was 67 years old. Henry was born on January 11th, 1948 to his parents Henry and Alice Wise in Chicago, Illinois. He was the middle child of three siblings.As Henry grew up, he attended Hirch High School and eventually received his Bachelor's Degree at Roosevelt University. He also drafted in the United States Military in 1968  for 3.5 years, as a member of the Airforce during the Vietnam War. After his service ended, he went on to become a Business Systems Analyst, an occupation which he remained in for 42 years.  Henry found love with his wife of 35 years, Lynda. Together, they enjoyed traveling and trying new things, including new local businesses around the Bay Area. In his leisure time, Henry enjoyed listening to jazz, soul, and pop music, as well as playing his saxophone. For quieter times, he would play crossword puzzles. He also served as an active alumni of Roosevelt University, and donated there to help other students receive the best possible experience and education. Henry is most remembered by those who knew him as a great friend and a great husband. He leaves to cherish and honor his memory his wife, Lynda F. Wise, his sister, Shirley Wise, and a host of additional family and friends whose lives he touched. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Alice Wise, as well as Vernard Wise, his older brother.A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 6th, from 4:00PM to 8:00PM at Grissom's Chapel and Mortuary, located at 267 E. Lewelling Blvd, San Lorenzo, CA 94580. Services will be held on Thursday January 7th at Bebee Memorial Cathedral beginning at 10:00 AM. The Cathedral is located at 3900 Telegraph Ave, Oakland CA 94609. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Henry's honor to KPFA Public Broadcasting or Doctors Without Borders.