Richard Earl Wise

Richard Earl Wise, 90, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at the Agape Hospice House of Lexington, South Carolina after a brief illness. Richard was born to the late Jacob Cecil Wise and Ruby Livingston Wise in Newberry, South Carolina on May 21, 1933. He was a United States Navy Veteran where he served on the U.S.S Wasp from 1952- 1956 stationed in Japan during the Korean Conflict. He was decorated with the United Nation Medal, Korean Service Medal, and National Defense Medal. After his honorable discharge, Richard relocated to Rome, Georgia and was employed at Inland Rome International Paper Company for 34 years until his retirement in 1995. Mr. Wise was an avid woodworker all his adult life and spent his retirement years making wooden toys that he designed, including several military planes. His B17 Bomber is on display at the B17 Museum in Pooler, Georgia. He incorporated his business as WEE BEE TOYS in 1996. Richard and Becky moved from Marietta, Georgia to Columbia, South Carolina in June 2021 to be closer to his family. Richard was married to his first wife, Louise Jacobs Wise from October 7, 1961, until her death May 23, 1983. Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Becky Campbell Wise of the home; one daughter, Mary Louise Wise Clark (Randy) of Rome, Georgia; two sons, Chris Fuller and Bryan Fuller (Angie) both of Greer, South Carolina; one sister, Marie Wise Cronk of Irmo, South Carolina; Godson, Conner Faile of Cartersville, Georgia; six grandchildren, Emma Louise Clark, Hope Fuller, Eric Fuller (Avery), Angel Nelson, Aydan Fuller, and Brandon Roddy; eight great-grandchildren, Jessica, Anna, Noah, Riley, Leah, Mason, Landon, and Isla-Mae; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Wise was predeceased by two sisters, Dot Bedenbaugh and Frances Lester; and one brother, Jacob Wise. Funeral services will be held 12:00 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2024, at The Wood Mortuary Chapel conducted by Tempe Brown. Burial will follow in Graceland East Memorial Park. Visitation will be held 10:30-11:45 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2024, at The Wood Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to honor Richard’s love for animals to Ark of Grace Ministries, Inc., 815 Route 82 Unit 1317 Hopewell Junction, New York 12533. Online condolences may be made to www.thewoodmortuary.com.

Richard Earl Wise

May 21, 1933 - March 24, 2024