Jimmy was born May 30, 1941 to the late James Wilson Wise and Odessa McKenzie Wise, in Rockingham, NC.
He is survived by his wife: Brenda Wise; his son, James T. Wise, Jr. (Micky), his daughter, Lisa Mattox (Kenny); his brother, Bill Wise (Kathy) of Hamlet, NC and his Uncle, W.C. (Toit) Wise, of Odon, Ind. His six grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
James is preceded in death by his brother: Robin Wise.
James, better known as “Jimmy”, was raised in Rockingham, NC. He joined the Army for three years. He was married to his wife, Brenda F. Wise in 1961. He was a welder at the Charleston Naval Shipyard. His was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He also served as a Mason and Shriner.
A Visitation will be held on June 18, 2021 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Carolina Memorial Funerals & Cremation, 7113 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406. A Life Celebration with follow from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Carolina Memorial Park Chapel. The burial will follow at 2:00 pm at Carolina Memorial Gardens.