William "Willie" Wise, Jr.
William "Willie" Wise, Jr.
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William "Willie" Wise Jr., 64, of Stanley, NC passed away June 13, 2025 at his residence. Willie was born on October 23, 1960 in Abington, Va. to the late William C.Wise, Sr. and Ruth Ann Davis Wise. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Christi Shields Wise; an infant son, William Wise; brother, Ernest Lee Wise; and nephew, Jeffrey Wise, Jr. Willie was an outdoor person enjoying fishing, hunting, mountains and also the beach. He worked hard all his life caring for his family and enjoyed helping others. He traveled the country while being a truck driver and later worked as an electrician.
Survivors include his children; Justin Lee Wise and Cassie Marie Dellinger (Luke); sisters, Debra "Deb" Hart and Melissa Wise; brothers, Ricky Wise and Jeffrey Wise, Sr.; 9 Grandchildren, Ian, Genevive, Olivia, Bryson, Colton, Emory, Alayna, Amellia and Sophie; several nieces and nephews; and his pet dog, Joe.
Memorial Services will be announced at a later date.
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