Jimmie Howard Wise, Sr.'s Obituary
Jimmie Howard Wise, Sr., born April 20, 1944, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 4, 2024, with his wife and son at his side while in the care of Alive Hospice.
Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents John Howard and Mildred Wise (nee. Gentry), his sister Betty Sue Wise, his daughter Jennifer Wise, and son Jeff Wise.
Jimmie attended East High and graduated in 1962. Following graduation, he attended Tennessee Tech. Jim had various jobs, including working for the Boy Scouts of America and as a car salesman, and was employed by The Tennessean prior to becoming a member of the Metro Police Academy’s class of 1971-Hunley's Honeys- Group A. Upon his graduation in September 1971, Jim was assigned to the Youth Guidance Division. During his service in the Metro Police Department, he was also assigned to the Burglary Division, the 20th Judicial Drug Task Force and served as past President of the Fraternal Order of Police. Through his many years as a devoted officer, he made many long-lasting friendships. Jim retired on September 1, 2002, to assist his dad living in Florida.
Jim is survived by his wife of 45 years, Barbara; his son, Jimmie Howard Wise, Jr.; his sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Billy Goad; grandchildren Emily and Ryan Wise; great grandson, Bo Wise; and nephews Kevin and Mark Goad.
In lieu of flowers the family requests your donations be made to Alive Hospice, Andrew Jackson Lodge #5 Youth Camp, or the American Cancer Society.
*Honorary pallbearers: Larry Flair, Benny Goodman, Jim Berryman, Robert Moore, Duane Phillips, Rip Taylor, J.D. Jones, Jim McWright, Aaron Thomas, and friends and co-workers with Metro Nashville Police Department.
The family cordially invites relatives and friends to visit on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, from twelve thirty in the afternoon until the time of the funeral service at two o’clock in the afternoon at Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Road in Nashville.
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