Funeral services for William Jacob “Billy” Wise Jr., 87, of Blackville, will be held 2 p.m. Friday, November 4, 2016 in the Folk Funeral Home Chapel, Williston, with the Reverend Tom Summers officiating. Burial will be in the Blackville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home in Williston. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Blackville United Methodist Church, 50 Springs Court, Blackville, SC 29817 or the Blackville Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 365, Blackville, SC 29817.
Billy passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016.
Born in Old Ellenton, he was the son of the late William Jacob Wise Sr., and Beulah Moody Wise Geddings and his step-father, Heyward Geddings. He was a member of the Blackville United Methodist Church where he served as the Chairman of the Trustees for more than 26 years. He enjoyed farming, having owned/operated Wise Acres for many years.
Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, Jeaneene Morgan Wise; daughter, Diane W. (James) Haskins; sons, Robert “Robbie” (Sharon G.) Wise, John Allen (Alicia M.) Wise, all of Blackville; grandchildren, Allison H. (Chris) Still, Jimmy (LeAnne) Haskins, Jason Wise Haskins, Stacey W. (Britt) Hogg, Tracey W. (Steve) Proctor, Brittany W. (David) Kanagy; great-grandchildren, Noah & Nicholas Darnell, Casen Still, Kristen & Anna Haskins, Robert & Britton Hogg, Morgan, Madison, McKinley and McKaden Proctor, Rosannah, Brynlee Rae and Ainsley Kanagy.
Folk Funeral Home, Inc. and Crematory, Williston, is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit their online registry at www.folkfuneralhome.com.