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Leslie Wise Obituary
In addition to his wife, Joy, he is survived by his five children, Celia Cooksey (Randy), Nicholas Wise (Noor), Alison Feary (Sean), Jonathan Wise, Christopher Wise and seven grandchildren.
Leslie received his B.A. in Humanities from the University of California - San Francisco in 1966 before serving in the United States Army. He attended Palmer College of Chiropractic where he graduated magna cum laude in 1974.
Leslie was one of the first professors of the newly formed Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, in 1974, where he served in many capacities until his retirement in 2018. In addition to teaching courses in technique, practice management and ethics and jurisprudence, he also served in a variety of administrative roles during his 45 years at the college.
In 1975, Leslie opened his chiropractic practice on the east side of Spartanburg. He passionately served his patients for over 30 years before his retirement in 2006.
Leslie's advancement of chiropractic spans decades of service and commitment to the profession. In addition to being a professor and practitioner, he served on numerous committees and boards, including serving a term as Chair of the SC Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
A natural born teacher, Leslie's willingness to share his wealth of knowledge and practical experience was legendary. He loved nothing more than to educate and help his family, students, patients, and friends advance in their given fields.
Leslie loved music, movies, history and writing. He was known for his quick wit, his resonant voice, his exceptional storytelling, his deep laugh, and his kind and compassionate spirit. Although his passing leaves a great void in our lives, he will live in our hearts and memories forever.
A Celebration of Life for Leslie will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Spartanburg, SC. Please join us for a chance to share your favorite stories and fondest memories.
To honor Leslie's memory, donations may be made to Sherman College of Chiropractic.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Evan M. Cohen
July 6, 2020
Les was an exceptional human being. He was patient, understanding, super intelligent and most of all compassionate. I did my externship with him and he was always so patient with me, he took the time to explain everything in common sense terms and never made me feel anything less than his equal. He was such a warm hearted individual, he was kind and considerate and an enormous credit to our profession. He will be missed by all who knew him and it makes me very sad that such a great man is gone. if that's corny, too bad he was worth it.
Dr Gilles CORDIER D.C.
June 30, 2020
We were classmates at Palmer and I remember a very attentionate fellow student much involved in the college as president of the Student Council.RIP
Dee Setzr
January 15, 2020
Dr. Wise was the most knowledgeable and compassionate chiropractor I ever had the good fortune of visiting. He placed the well-being of his patients above monetary gain. Heaven has gained an angel. I know he will be greatly missed.
Katherine Michels
January 11, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all and hoping time with family and friends comforts you all.
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