Clarence was a beloved husband, daddy, father-in-law, granddaddy, brother, uncle, and friend. He loved and cherished his family, and they loved him. Above all, he loved Jesus. He was a truck driver throughout his career and retired from ABF in 1998. After retirement, he enjoyed gardening and carpentry, and very much enjoyed sharing these activities with his grandchildren. He was a member of Mt. Horeb Methodist Church and looked forward to worshipping each Sunday and serving as an usher.
In addition to his parents, Clarence was preceded in death by two brothers, Gene Wise and Lynnwood Wise.
Clarence is survived by his wife, Doris Player Wise; daughters, Tammie Wise Hiller (Michael) and Alissa Wise; grandchildren, Jonathan Hiller and Melissa Hiller; brother Rev. Dewey Wise; sisters, Bobbie Cannon and Margaret Hodge; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and Friends of Clarence Wise are invited to attend his visitation Friday, July 11, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:15 PM at Mt. Horeb Church, 1205 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, SC 29072. His Celebration of Life service will follow at 2:30 PM in the church sanctuary. Rev. Faye Stephens and Rev. Michael Turner will officiate.
Interment will immediately follow the service at Southland Memorial Gardens, 700 W Dunbar Rd, West Columbia, SC 29170.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Mt. Horeb Church – memo the Backpack Ministry, 1205 Old Cherokee Road, Lexington, SC 29072.
