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Dr. James Alan Wise

James Wise Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Dr. James Alan Wise, 58, passed away Friday, August 14, 2015. He received his PHD from Macalester College in 1982. A former professor at Hampton University, he enjoyed fishing, collecting antique toys and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Janis L. Wise; his daughters, Samantha Davis (her husband, Mikel), Melissa Young (her husband, James) Jessica Hudson (her partner, Melanie Rountree) and Tammy Jeffries (her husband, Michael); his sons, Dennis Cooper (his wife, Allison); and his grandchildren, Hannah, Hailey, Rebecca, Charlie, Joey and Logan. A memorial service and reception will be held 1 pm Sunday, August 16, 2015, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.altmeyerfuneralandcremation.com

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Published by Daily Press on Aug. 15, 2015.

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Stacey Breheny

May 20, 2016

I am just now hearing of Jim's passing. I have fond memories of a road trip in Florida to Key West in 1981-82 over New Years, with our mutual friend Kenny (Huggs) McShane. I'm sending best wishes to his family.

Traci Hatico

April 1, 2016

To Jim's family - Please accept my belated condolences. I am a very old friend of his from his Reed College days. I am so sorry for your loss.

Ben Dille

November 25, 2015

Jim was an old friend of mine, meeting in a dorm at Macalester College in 1978. He inspired in me a love of honest debate and critical thinking, and introduced me to a lot of great music. I had the pleasure to touch bases in May and was very surprised by his untimely passing.

T Griffin

August 17, 2015

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

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