05/19/1937 – 05/10/2018
Kingstree
Funeral Services
A memorial service celebrating Jim’s life will be 2 PM Saturday, May 12, 2018, in Williamsburg Presbyterian Church.
Visitation
Jim’s family will greet friends in Grace Hall at the church following the service.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice or Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.
James Cantey “Jim” Wise, Jr., 80, husband of Ruth Matthews Wise, died peacefully at home Thursday, May 10, 2018, after a long illness.
Mr. Wise was born May 19, 1937, in Johnston, SC, a son of the late James Cantey Wise, Sr. and Harriett Toney Wise. He was a graduate of Johnston High School and attended Clemson University where he played baseball. During his career he worked in industry as plant managers and directors. He last served as the beginning Director of Williamsburg Water and Sewer Authority. He also enjoyed Little League baseball and was the Voice of Stallion football for fifteen years. Jim was presently serving on the Board of Zoning Appeal for the Town of Kingstree. He was a member of Williamsburg Presbyterian Church where he had served as a deacon and elder. Jim especially cherished his work with Williamsburg Cares and was very dedicated to its cause.
Surviving Mr. Wise, in addition to his wife Ruth, of the home, are: one brother, Lane (June) Wise, of Johnston, SC; two daughters, Faith (Mike) Gibson and Toney (Eric) Hernandez, both of Lexington, SC; three sons, Dickie (Susan) Wise, of Edgefield, SC, Vernon (Lee) Wise, of Copperas Cove, TX, and Matt (Claire) Wise, of Kingstree, SC; two stepsons and their families; 14 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service celebrating Jim’s life will be 2 PM Saturday, May 12, 2018, in Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. Jim’s family will greet friends in Grace Hall at the church following the service.
Memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice or Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 411 N. Academy Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.
Williamsburg Funeral Home
Kingstree Memorial Gardens
Graveside funeral services will be 11 AM Tuesday, May 27, 2014, in Kingstree Memorial Gardens
Tidelands Community Hospice
Memorials may be made to Tidelands Community Hospice
Our prayers are with the family.
So sorry to learn of Jimmy’s passing. Our prayer of comfort and peace is with the family.
Ruth and family: We are so very sorry to learn of Jim’s passing today. We send our sincere sympathy; hope to see you soon.
Love and prayers,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cheryl Wrenn and Mary Frances Kennedy
We are thinking of all of you with much love.
Len B. and Claire (Watts) Gaskins
Wishing you comfort
Sonny and tammie
It is with a heavy heart and great joy of losing Jim. Heavy heart because we have lost a great man. Great joy as he now walks in the presence of our Lord.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Jim and you have been so kind and thoughtful to us. Ruth, may God’s love surround you; may God’s peace provide; and may God’s strength enable you. Don and Bertha-Ann
We are so sorry to hear of Mr. Jim’s death. Love and prayers to all of you.
We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. We were neighbors and friends during his years in Bethune. Matt and Vernon you are in our thoughts and prayers
My prayers are with all the family and friends God bless you and keep you in his care and strengthen you for tomorrow love Janet Coggins
My condolences to the Wise family. I pray God comforts the family during this time of bereavement. May the many cherished and loving memories of James comfort his family and friends. A wonderful thought to keep in mind is Isaiah 25:8 “He (GOD) will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.” May you all have peace of mind during this time.