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Joe Wise

December 18, 1933 — February 29, 2024

Cherryville

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Joe David Wise, age 90, of Cherryville, passed away February 29, 2024, at his home. He was born December 18, 1933, in Lincoln County to the late Hillard B. Wise, Sr. and Ava Stroupe Wise. Joe was actively involved in the Men’s Bible Class and Men’s Club at the First Presbyterian Church. He was retired, after 20 years of service, from the Cherryville Rescue Squad. His passion was bass fishing, and he was a founder and member of Cherryville Bassmasters. He was also a member of Cherryville #505 Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite Bodies, Oasis Temple Shrine, and the Cherryville Shrine Club. He could often be found working at the flea market. Joe served 6 years and was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from Carolina Freight Carriers after 40 years of dedicated employment. 

 

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Shirley Dean Mabe Wise; stepmother, Ruth Wise; and sister, Jill Wise Daggerhart.

 

Survivors include his children, Ruth “Jodean” Davis, and David Michael Wise; brother, Hillard B. Wise, Jr.; and granddaughter, Savannah Wise.

 

A Funeral Service will be held at 3 PM Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Carpenter-Porter Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Bill Lowe officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 2:45 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery, with military honors.

 

Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church - 107 W Academy St, Cherryville, NC 28021.

 

Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com

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Visitation

Sunday, March 3, 2024

2:00 - 2:45 pm (Eastern time)

Carpenter-Porter Funeral & Cremation Services

1100 E Main St, Cherryville, NC 28021

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Funeral Service

Sunday, March 3, 2024

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Carpenter-Porter Funeral & Cremation Services

1100 E Main St, Cherryville, NC 28021

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Interment

Sunday, March 3, 2024

Cherryville City Memorial Cemetery

300 E Church St, Cherryville, NC 28021

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