James A. “Jim” Wise, Sr., 53, of Clearfield passed away on Jan. 6, 2011 at his home.
He was born Sept. 18, 1958, in Philipsburg, the son of Jack D. and Margaret E. (Hull) Wise.
Mr. Wise had worked at the Marathon Equipment Company.
He is survived by four children; Jamey L. Wise and his fiancee Nicole Grier of Myerstown, PA., James A. Wise, Jr., and Donald J. Wise, both of Clearfield and Melissa S. Wise of Williamsburg, PA., three grandchildren; Morgan, Maci and Colton Wise, three brothers and two sisters; Ann Smeal and her husband Robert of Clearfield, John Wise, of Morrisdale, Jo Hudson and her husband Thomas of Clearfield, Emery Wise, of Clearfield and Bryan Wise, of DuBois.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Dot Martell.
Funeral Services will be held at the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc., of Clearfield on Jan. 12 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. John F. White officiating. Interment will be in the Stoneville Cemetery.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of the services.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest contributions be made to the Bennett and Houser Funeral Home, Inc.,, 312 East Locust Street, Clearfield, PA 16830.
To send online tributes go to www.bennettandhouser.com or www.mem.com.