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1924 - 2011
Philip Arthur Wise age 87 of Greenville passed away Friday August 26, 2011 at Our Place Cares. He was born in Greenville February 9 1924 the son of Arthur and Esther MacClain Wise. He graduated from Greenville High School with the class of 1942 and served in the US Army in WWII. He was employed for the Gibson Refrigerator Co for 45 years and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Greenville, the Gibson retirees and VFW Post 5065 of Sheridan. He married Muriel Forward in Elkhart IN on October 12, 1946. He was preceded in death by his son William Wise in 2005 and daughter-in-law Faith Wise in 2007. Also preceding were his brothers Robert, William and Carl.
He is survived by his wife Muriel, his son Carl (Susan) Wise of Lakeview, grandchildren, Jeremy ( Naomi) Wise of Geenville, Amy ( Joseph) Tilchen of Dearborn, Dr. Stefanie Wise of Harper Woods, MI, Lisa (Frank) Bristol of Saranac, Carl ( Christine) Wise of Grand Rapids, Jennifer ( Mark) Ullery of Greenville, Todd ( Kory) Higgins of Cedar Springs, Teague ( Tammi) Higgins of Philadelphia, many great grand children, sisters-in-law Roberta Wise of Greenville and Esther Wise of Alma.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday August 31, 2011 at 11 AM at 1st Baptist Church of Greenville with Rev. Paul Dickson officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 to 8 PM at Hurst Funeral Home. Burial with military honors from VFW Post 5065 will be in West Montcalm Cemetery.
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There are currently 9 condolences.
Joyce Bower Wooster
Friday September 2, 2011 at
3:02 PM
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Muriel my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Joyce Bower Wooster
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Steve Butterworth
Tuesday August 30, 2011 at
8:59 PM
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So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Philp from when he would pick up Muriel from Meijer always had a smile and a hello. I will keep you all in my prayers.
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Mary and Randy Merren
Tuesday August 30, 2011 at
7:42 PM
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So sorry, Carl and Sue, about the loss of your Dad. Praying God will show His love through caring friends, happy memories, and peace. Mary and Randy Merren
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Gerald and Mary Ellen Tovatt
Tuesday August 30, 2011 at
10:05 AM
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Carl, Sue, Todd and family. We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
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Faith Ridgeway & Drent Decker
Tuesday August 30, 2011 at
8:13 AM
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Our sincere Condolences to you Carl & sue & your Family.
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Dave & Joanne Willmore
Monday August 29, 2011 at
8:20 PM
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Muriel & Carl and family. Sorry to hear about Phil. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
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Monday August 29, 2011 at
12:04 PM
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Carl and Sue,
We are so sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Sig and Sandi Biezais
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Brenda Thompson
Monday August 29, 2011 at
10:35 AM
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Muriel & family, Sorry to hear of Phil's passing. Praying for comfort and peace for you and the family. Phil is whole again and with God.
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John & Leslie Anne Wood
Monday August 29, 2011 at
9:13 AM
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Muriel and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Phil's passing, but realize it is all part of God's plan. We extend our sympathy to you and pray that our Lord will give His strength, comfort and peace at this time and in the days ahead.
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