Gerald Franklin Wise

Mr. Gerald Franklin Wise, 89, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at his home in China Grove.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Monday, February 26, 2024, at Concordia Lutheran Church. Pastor George Rhyne and Rev. David Franks will officiate. Entombment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 pm Monday at Concordia Lutheran Church.

Gerald was born December 6, 1934 in Rowan County. He was a son of the late Earl Bernard Wise and Margaret White Wise. He owned and operated Wise Marine Service but was a jack of all trades. He was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church. He was an avid fisherman and sportsman and spent lots of time fishing in the Outer Banks.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Gertrude Freeze Wise; a sister, Clara Wise Flowe; and two brothers, Bernard Wise and Bill Wise.

Gerald is survived by his son, Roger Scott Wise and wife Amy of China Grove; two grandchildren, Jordan Scott Wise and Addison Lynne Wise; personal friend and caretaker, Darlene Gaither; sister-in-law, Linda Benge; personal friends, Alan and Barbara Nance; and sister, Brenda Sue Epley of China Grove.

Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association - Western Carolina Chapter, 4600 Park Road, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.