Billy Marvin Wise

Billy Marvin Wise obituary

Billy Marvin Wise

Billy Wise Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cornwell Funeral Home - Dardanelle on Aug. 5, 2025.

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Billy Marvin Wise age 84 of Casa, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 at Mitchell's Nursing Home in Danville. He was born August 29, 1940 in Rose Creek, Arkansas to the late Richmond Wise and Mamie Hayes Wise. Billy preached at Ola Full Gospel Church and he loved traveling preaching the gospel. He also loved hunting, fishing, racecar driving and working in his garden. Billy was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Wise; brothers, William Wise, Luther Wise, Richard Lee Wise; sisters, Mabel Jewel McCourt, Vera Mae Alexander and two great grandsons, Kaden and Kody. Survivors include three children, Roger Jordan, Barbara Mason, Rex Jordan; one brother, Carmen Wise (Patricia); granddaughter that took care of him, Sally Hodge (Sean); other grandchildren, Wesley Green (Ashley), Lacey Harvey, Mary Neal, Grady Neal, Ronnie Joe Harris and a host of Great grandchildren and other family members. Funeral services will be held at 2:00P.M., Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Cornwell Funeral Chapel in Dardanelle with Bobby Wells officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday, 1:00P.M. to 2:00P.M. at the chapel. Burial will be in Needmore Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ray Byrd, James Harvey, Dewayne Wise, Lucas Harvey, Mark Gatewood, Wesley Green, Sean Hodge, Ronnie Joe Harris, and Franklin Harmon Sr. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com

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