David Poellnitz Wise III

David Poellnitz Wise III, age 38, of Northport, died July 10, 2013, at DCH Regional Medical Center. Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at Eastside Free Will Baptist Church with Bro. Douglas Tilley officiating. Burial will follow in Boone Cemetery with Memory Chapel Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing. Visitation will be tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to services at the church.

He was preceded in death by his father, David P. Wise; his aunts, Ollie Martin and Bessie Lambert; his nephew, Adam Hoggle; and his brother-in-law, Larry Reid.

Survivors include his wife, Hilary Adams Wise; daughters, Ashton Savannah Wise and Bailey Ann Wise; son, David Poellnitz Wise IV; parents, David "Buddy" P. Wise Jr. (Debra), David Poellnitz Wise Sr. (Margaret C.) and Nancy Evans Dubose; sisters, Dolly Strickland (Phillip), Dulcie Hoggle (Kenny), Diana Harris (Joe), Darlene Wise, Doris Smith (Paul), Grace Harris, Sally Reid, Judy Cook (Billy), Kasey Wise, April Fausnaught (Guy), Wanda Dubose, and Nikki Reese; brothers, Daryl Wise (Theresa) and Justin Wise (Nikki); grandparents, Olen and Jewel Cannon, Dave and Sallie Wise, Mr. and Mrs. Evans; father-in-law, Larry Adams (Cindy); mother-in-law, Dana Adams; sisters-in-law, Julie Adams (Josh Nuss) and Mandi Lemley; brother-in-law, Chance Adams; nephews, Matthew Lemly, Phil, Nick, and Nate Strickland, Ryan Wise, Eli Harris, Drew and Jeff Templeton, Wesley Rittenberry (Jessica), Chad Harris (Kathy), Marty Reid (Cheryl), Jamie Bradley, and Bryant, Kirby, Brady Fausnaught and NicholasLemley; nieces, Savannah and Annslei Wise, Candy, Meagan, and Ashley Strickland, Brandy Barger (Eric), Jessica Bremer (Will), Lacy and Katelyn Harris, Tarra Kennard (Chris), Heather Rittenberry, Sierra Wise, DeAnna Holloway (Shane), Shari Gilbert (Jeff), Sarah Fausnaught and Peyton Lemley; great-nieces and nephews, Ally, Hannah, Alyssa, Kaleight, Caden, Colton, Clayton, Jesley, Savannah, Adeline, Brayden, Cayden, Brantley, Sophia, Britney, Brooke, Briana (Robbie), Haley, Kristina, Jared, Skyler, Landon, and Jackson; and one great-great-niece, Kallie.

David "DayDay," born on August 1, 1974, was given to us as a special gift from Heaven. He brightened our lives in so many ways with his sweet, beautiful smile, gentleness, and strength. His love was strong, true, free, and ever enduring. He was a very loving and dedicated father and husband, and his world evolved around his children and wife. He was a great hunter and loved deer. He was a great tiller of the soil and grew beautiful gardens. His sense of humor enlightened us all; even during his fight for life, he kept us laughing and "happy, happy, happy," and he wanted his illness to bring his family together. We will miss our "fix all, handyman" and the Alabama games he so loved, but he now has a front row seat to all of the Alabama games, so Roll Tide Roll, Dave. He attended Northside High School and Shelton State Community College, where he was on the President's List for scholars. He loved our sweet Jesus with all his heart and he turned his life over to him and desired that we all do the same and keep the circle unbroken. Though our hearts are breaking we know David is in Heaven where no pain, death, tears, or disease can enter, and he is now able to dine with Jesus, Daddy, Ollie, Adam, and all the many other loved ones and friends who are waiting on us to join them. So until we meet again we will keep him and our memories close in our hearts. We love and miss you DayDay.

Pallbearers will be Chance Adams, Eli Harris, Ryan Wise, Wesley Rittenberry, Phil Strickland, Vollie Blackwell Jr., Eddie Flynn, and Jeff Gilbert.

Honorary pallbearers are Peggy and Johnny Walker, John Walker, Faye Blackwell, Gene and Tiny Flynn, members of Eastside Free Will Baptist Church, Hollie and Shane Hallman, Amber Richards, Chris Bunn, Forest Manor Nursing and Rehab, Stephanie Price, Alice Tilley, 5 South at DCH, Bernie Della Pina, Heather & Mike Bobo, Janet Lee & Danny Hicks, Paul Smith, Brandon Goree, Danny Mitchum, Peggy Reese, Carol Nelson, Kathy Elaine Barger, Tommy Combs, Melody Sims, Chick-fil-a, NPHC, and all who gave donations and prayers.