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John Wise Obituary
BOSSIER CITY / ARCADIA, LA - Funeral services for John W. Wise, Jr., 72, will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, May 23, 2010, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Arcadia, LA. Visitation will be from 2:00-3:00 p.m. prior to the service. Pastor Mike Milstead will be officiating. Interment will follow at campground Cemetery in Bienville, LA.
Mr. Wise was born in Bienville, LA on March 6, 1938 to John Wess Wise, Sr. and Ealia Efy Toms Wise. He entered into rest on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 in Bossier City, LA at Promise Hospital. He attended Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA. Upon graduation, he served as an officer in the US Air Force and US Army, where he was stationed for several years in Ankara, Turkey. After his military service, he worked for US Dept. of Veterans Affairs Healthcare System until his retirement in 1995. He was a dedicated, son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His memory will be cherished by those who knew him.
Preceded in death by his parents, he is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol Saulter Wise; sister Carolyn Wise Braud and husband A.J. of Baton Rouge; son John Wess Wise III and wife Dawn Belt Wise of Waskom, TX; son Jimmy Lee wise and wife Laurie Patterson Wise of Shreveport; daughter Suzanne Wise Hight and husband Michael of Misawa AFB, Japan; grandchildren Wess and Andrew Wise, Scottie Jones and William Wise, Matthew and Hannah Hight, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Wesley Boddie, James Kirkham, Randy Kirkham, Robert Kirkham, Jimmy Smith and Steve Ward.
Honorary pallbearers are A.L. "Al" Bullock and Shelby Martin.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Rashard and the staff of Promise Hospital of Louisiana. Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Arcadia Chapel (318) 263-2094
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Tom and Clardel Cleveland Walker
May 24, 2010
John was my supervisor at the VA Medical Center in Personnel Service. He always made all he came in contact with feel at ease and was eager to offer assistance in anyway he could. He was a kind, fair, and loving person. He was the best supervisor ever. John always made everyone laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Carol and his children and their family. You were very blessed to have John in your life as was everyone who ever came in contact with him. John will be greatly missed. We were honored to call him "friend".
Libby Patterson Smith
May 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Layne Lofton Sr
May 22, 2010
John and I worked together in the Army Safety Office at Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant. A great friend!
A Friend
May 21, 2010
We worked hard at the VA Medical Center in Personnel Service. John was the Assistant Chief and was a great supervisor. He always had time to listen to employees' and help them anyway he could. We will always remember John as a dear friend.
Nolan Bailey
May 21, 2010
Went water melon selling with John Wess one day. His Uncle Dayton hired us to sell a load of melons. Before we ended up, we were in Magnolia, Arkansas. Don't know if Uncle Dayton made a dollar, but John Wess and I enjoyed the adventure. He was one of the "jokers" at BHS. Always had something funny to say or do. I know that he will keep Good Lord entertained... Sorry to see John Wess go...He will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
David Poole
May 21, 2010
I was a few yrs behind hm but I remember he was always a good friend to me and everyone he met.
David Poole
May 21, 2010
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Patsy Leone
Keithville LA
May 21, 2010
Suzanne,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know how you feel, my daddy is gone now too. Call me and let's catch up on old times.
Love and miss you,
Elizabeth Harris
For the Commander, Carroll R. Michaud
May 21, 2010
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to John W. Wise, Jr., our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for John. And to John it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country while serving in the U.S. Air Force and also in the U.S. Army. John, we bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,341 members of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion, I extend our sympathies and our condolences to John’s family and loved ones.
Dennis Engdahl, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 S. Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
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