Mr. Billy Ray Wise age 82 of Hanceville, Al. passed away on Tuesday April 24, 2018. He retired from Thompson Tractor after many years of service and was a veteran of the U.S Army. Mr. Wise was preceded in death by his brother Wayne Wise Sr. Survivors include his brother Wilburn Rice (Linda), his niece Wanda Wise, his nephew Wayne Wise Jr. and is also survived by several cousins and other extended family members. A graveside service will be held on Saturday April 28th, 2018 at Oakwood Memorial Gardens at 2:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service on Saturday April 28th, 2018 from 1:00 p.m. till 2:00 p.m. at Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel. Rev. Dan Nichols will officiate.