Gerald Harmon Wise

He was preceded in death by his sons, Scott & David, and grandson, Nathan.

He is survived by: his wife, of 62 years, Lois; and son, Barry his wife Cindy; daughter-in-law, Alyona;

grandchildren, Gregory his wife Kristie, Nicolas, Brent, and Alexander; great-grandchildren, Penny, Kylie, Gideon, and Lailah.

Gerald played the fiddle from an early age till his late twenties. He was on the radio in East Texas from 1948-1951. He was called the "Fiddling Sensation of the Nation". He loved Gospel music and played country music on his fiddle. He fought in the Army during the Korean War (1953-1955) where he was a medic. He used to brag to his sons that he held off a division of Germans with his rifle and just a few bullets. Gerald had an absolute fascination with trains. He said he always would have loved to work for the railroad and be the man on the caboose waving at people as they went through each town. He went to Texas Tech as well as SMU for college. He was very proud of his dad as he served as a great role model for him as a policeman for Dallas. He became a CPA and financial advisor for many different companies as well as individuals. He worked for Collins Radio (provided communications for moon landings), Rockwell international , US steel, Diamond shamrock Oil, and Fina Oil Company. After retiring, he continued to do Tax Returns for small companies and individuals. His sons never had to do their own tax returns and still to this day they couldn't do their taxes because he always took care of that for them. He was the choir director at Brother Paul Hosch's Emmanuel church for many years; The first and largest Pentecostal church and choir in Dallas at the time. He sang in a quartet for years and helped numerous singers develop their talent after he groomed them. He Helped with Boy Scouts as a leader's helper with camp outs for all his sons. Aside from all of his professional and academic accomplishments, Gerald was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather among other things. His humor was renown across several generations of family. Lastly and most importantly, Gerald loved the Lord. He was a faithful servant to the church and to his family in countless capacities. If nothing else, you could hear it in his voice as he sang along with Jimmy Swaggert and others. Though he leaves a remarkable impression on this Earth and countless people, he would desire that God receive all of the glory. He has run the race well, and now has finally crossed the finish line.

In lieu of flowers you may wish to send a donation to the American Cancer Society in Gerald honor.