Unknown Gentleman

Unknown married Polly Childers about 1900 in North Carolina, , , . Polly (daughter of Jim Childers) was born on 4 Jul 1881 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 4 May 1964 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Pitman Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He was adopted by Bynum Wise.

Arnold married Grace King about 1922 in North Carolina, , , . Grace was born about 1903 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James Wise, age 92, of Old Hanging Rock in Newland, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2019, at the Brian Center Health & Rehab in Spruce Pine.

Born on Oct. 28, 1927, in Avery County, he was the son of the late Arnold and Grace King Wise. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his Wife: Belva Denny Wise, who passed away in 2008.

James was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Pine Grove United Methodist Church. He was known as an outdoors person that enjoyed being in nature, hunting and fishing. He was a true family man and also enjoyed socializing with his family and friends.

Left to cherish his memories are his Son: James Wise and wife, Sandra of Newland; his Grandchildren: Jason Wise and wife, Amber of Groveland, Fla., and Laura Wise of Orlando, Fla.; and his Great grandchildren: Tyler, Dylan, Devon, and Olivia.

The funeral service for James Wise was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at the Pine Grove United Methodist Church, with the Rev. John Howard officiating. A time to support the family, share memories and receive friends was from 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, at the church. Interment took place in the Pine Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.