Herbert Douglas Wise

Herb was born on September 20, 1947, in Enterprise, AL. He was raised in Elba, AL, by his parents, the late James Joseph and Mary Alice Wise. He graduated from Elba High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Business Administration from Auburn University. He married his late wife, Sandra Hensley Wise, of 34 years, on June 26, 1971. They moved to Greenville, AL in their young age, and he began his career in banking. He was president of the Greenville Bank for many years . In 1984, they moved to Mountain Brook, AL where they raised their two wonderful sons, Joseph “Collins” Wise and James Penland Wise, and he pursued his career in real estate. He also served in the National Guard and was involved with many community service organizations over the years.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Sandra Hensley Wise and his brother, James Joseph Wise, Jr. He is survived by his son, Joseph “Collins” Wise (Allison) of Birmingham, AL; James Penland Wise (Elizabeth) of Gulfport, MS; 5 grandchildren, Alice Hensley Wise, Joseph Collins Wise, Jr., James “Clark” Wise, William Rainer Wise, and Reid Harrison Wise.

Throughout his life he was known as one who would give the shirt off of his back and do anything for anyone. He was the life of the party, and he will be missed by all who loved him.

Due to Covid a memorial service will be held for immediate family at a future date.

John Ridout’s Funeral Parlors, 2116 University Blvd., Birmingham, AL is serving the Wise family.