John Clay Wise

1952 - 2016

John Clay Wise obituary, 1952-2016, Smyrna, TN

BORN

1952

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Carr & Erwin Funeral Home

1228 East College Street

Pulaski, Tennessee

John Wise Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 15, 2016.

John Clay Wise, age 64, died on September 14, 2016 in Nashville, TN.

He was born in Petersburg, TN on April 27, 1952 and graduated from Giles County High School in 1970. He was preceded in death by his parents, Coy Malvin and Lucy Amanda Minatra Wise, and brothers, Bill, Bob and Dorn Wise.

Visitation will begin on Sunday, 9-18-16, at 12 noon until Funeral Service time at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Old Orchard Cemetery in Petersburg, TN.

Memorials may be made to the Lupus Foundation, 4004 Hillsboro Pike, Suite 216-B, Nashville, TN 37215, Old Orchard Cemetery Fund or any charity of your choice in memory of John Wise.

Survivors are: daughters, Angela Wise Perkins of Springville, AL, Melissa Wise Reeves and Micah of Rainbow City, AL, Valerie Vice Stanford and Jason of Odenville, AL, brothers, Dwayne Wise of Starkville, MS, Randy Wise of Madisonville, TX, Larry Wise of Decatur, AL, Ted Wise of Whitehouse, TN, sister, Linda McNutt of Memphis, TN, 8 Grandchildren.

Carr & Erwin Funeral Home
Pulaski, Tennessee
931-363-1533

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September 10, 2020

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Heather Smith

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Heather and Blaine

September 24, 2016

Kim Eberhardt

My Dear John, I will miss and love you forever.. How do I go on without that next phone call.. RIP Sweetheart !!!!

September 20, 2016

Carol Williams

Just learned of John's passing. Although I have not seen John since graduation, I always have the fondest memories of him. He was such a nice guy . The family will be in my prayers during this sad time.

September 18, 2016

Sorry for your loss Ted & Sue. Praying for you. Dennis & Mary McLean

September 17, 2016

Heather Smith

I was blessed to meet you a few times. You have been good to my son and I appreciate all you did for him. Rest in peace!

September 16, 2016

Tom Miller

RIP John.

September 16, 2016

Wayne Seals

My sincere condolences to John's family. I was honored to meet Mr. Wise one time and was humbled by his sincerity and kindness. Rest in peace, John Clay Wise... may God grant you eternal life in His Kingdom.

September 16, 2016

judy jones

September 16, 2016

judy jones

John, you were my best friend! You will forever remain in my heart. I will miss you terribly. May you rest in peace.

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