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Gene Wise

July 25, 1936 — July 16, 2017

Gene A. Wise, Sr., of Long Beach, MS, passed away July 16, 2017. He was born July 25, 1936, in Pass Christian, MS.
Gene was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Pass Christian, MS, and in his high school years, he was employed with The Daily Herald Newspaper (later known as the Sun Herald) delivering the newspaper to many areas of Pass Christian. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving two years. Upon returning to Pass Christian, he was again employed with the Sun Herald where he retired after 37 years. After Hurricane Camille in 1969 he and his family moved to Long Beach, MS. He enjoyed walking, listening to music, and spending time with his family. His favorite saying was "One Day at a Time Sweet Jesus". To know Gene was to love him. An honest and grateful man, he loved his church and Jesus.
He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Wise; mother, Piola Wise; his brothers, Bernel Wise and Kenneth Wise; and his sister, Clara Wise McArthur.
Gene is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marie Etta Durel-Wise; his daughter, Julie Wise-Morgan (Mike); his three sons, Gene A. Wise, Jr. (Mona), Dean Wise (Sandy) and Denis Wise (Victoria); twelve grandchildren, Michael Morgan, Jr., Gene Wise III, Thomas Wise, Shelby Morgan, Timothy Wise, Angela Wise, William Wise, Mellisa Labrosse, Derick, Jenny, Anthony, and Vincent Tran; three great grandchildren, Harrison, Morgan, and Gabby; two brothers, Louis Wise (Elinor) and George Wise (Judy); and two sisters, Shirley Williams (Jim) and Sybil Cheek (Doug) ; and several nieces and nephews.
Special Thanks to Sister Conselio Buckley and Judy Ober for visits and prayers, all the employees at Long Beach Sonic, Waffle House, and to the Long Beach Police Department for keeping a safe eye on him as he walked
Anyone wishing to make a donation in lieu of flowers may do so to St. Anthony's Poor Box c/o St. Thomas Catholic Church.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 21, 2017 at 12:30PM at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Long Beach with military honors to follow at the church. Visitation will begin at 11:30AM. Interment will be in Biloxi National Cemetery.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Rd., Long Beach, MS, is serving the family. An online guestbook may be signed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com.

Visitation

JUL 21. 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM St. Thomas Catholic Church 720 East Beach Blvd. Long Beach, MS, US

Service

JUL 21. 12:30 PM St. Thomas Catholic Church 720 East Beach Blvd. Long Beach, MS, US

Interment

Biloxi National Cemetery 400 Veterans Avenue Biloxi, MS, 39531
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