Donald Lee Wise, Jr.
October 19, 1963-February 6, 2022
Donald Lee Wise, Jr., 58, of Beaverdam, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2022 in Sumter, South Carolina.
Don was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 19, 1963 to Donald Lee Wise, Sr. and Gretchen Ann Wise. He was a 1981 graduate from Coloma High School, Coloma, Michigan. He met the love of his life, Patricia “Patty” Wright, in October 1987. On February 14, 1991 he married Patty and they had 31 wonderful years of marriage together. Don was a devoted husband and family man who everyone looked up to for positivity, love, kindness, patience, laughter and guidance. He was a pure and genuine man who lit up the room with just his smile.
His life work was custom cabinetry and home building. He took pride in every aspect of his work and life. He was a loyal friend and a loving son, husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, nephew, cousin who was greatly loved and will be truly missed. Don loved to spend time with his grandchildren and you could often find him working in his garage.
Don’s passion was spending time with his sons, his granddaughter and his racing buddies within the Virginia Championship Hare Scramble Series (VCHSS) of which he was a three time state champion in his class. He was also a champion in the Virginia Cross Country Series (VXCS). If he didn’t win first place, he’d be in second place aka “The Bridesmaid”.
He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Sr. Survivors include his mother, Gretchen, his loving wife Patty, sons Joshua, Jacob and Joseph (fiance Haley). He is also survived by his brother, Charles (Teresa) Wise of Hartford, Michigan, and sisters, Denise (Jeff) Sirk of Saint Joseph, Michigan and Ronda (John) Oakes of Midlothian, Virginia; his grandchildren Kaylee, Layla, Lucy, Christian and Colton; many loving nieces and nephews and friends and family across the country.
We will honor his legacy of wisdom and his motto “live, laugh, love”. He was definitely one of the good ones!
A celebration of life will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Lacy Funeral Home at 6241 Cross County Road, Mineral, VA 23117. Visitation will be 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VCHSS Youth Riders www.vchss.org under the Don Wise Youth Memorial Fund which ensures the continuation of the sport he loved. Interment will be private.
R.I.P. Cousin. You will truly be missed. Sorry we can’t be there for your celebration of life. But we will be there in our hearts. ❤💔 Sending love and Hugs to you Aunt Gretchen and Patty and all of tge family . We love you all
R.I.P. Cousin. You will truly be missed. Sorry we can’t be there for your celebration of life. But we will be there in our hearts. ❤💔 Sending love and Hugs to you Aunt Gretchen and Patty and all of the family . We love you all .🙏
I am still in disbelief. What a genuinely wonderful man. Don will be greatly missed by all who had the honor and blessing to know him. When I think of Don I remember that 1000 watt smile that came from the heart and radiated warmth and sincerity. God speed Don.
RIP cousin you will be missed by many. It’s still hard to believe that you are gone. Love you always. Until we meet again.
Rest high on that mountain cousin. We haven’t seen in other in 25 years or talked since Uncle Don died in 2010 but that doesn’t mean I’m not sad about your passing. I am also very sad for the family who will miss you most! My condolences to Donnie’s wife Patty, Aunt Gretchen, Chuck, Denise, Ronda and Donnie’s children and grandchildren. Watch over them
Patty, Josh and family in so sorry for your loss. I know he will be truely missed, prayers to the family.
I’m so sorry to hear this Patty, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family. Love you
Don I’m so glad I have had the honor to get to know you these past six years. You Patty and your sons have all been good to me and Haley. 🌴Rest in Paradise 🌴Don! You will and are deeply missed by all.
It is so sad to hear about your passing. Your family is one of a kind and I’m so proud to be part of it for over 35 years. Sending hugs and love to each and everyone of you. I will always remember your beautiful smile that would light up a room and your beautiful wife Patty. You two are the sweetest. Love you all!
Our hearts ache for your loss. Will always remember Donnie’s smile.
RIP my friend so sorry to see you go so early in life, wish we could have met up more time you crossed mind a few days before you passed and now I wished I had called to see how you were doing and talk to you, I will regret that,
My sincerest sympathy and condolences to Patty and the boys along with the whole family,I lost my wife back in June and I feel that pain you all are going through it’s so tough and never goes away
Words cannot describe the blessing of having this wonderful man in our lives for the precious years we were loved and guided by him. The very best of men, we will make him proud and honor his legacy, and endure its continuance. Patty, Josh, Jacob, Joey, Haley, kids and loved ones, I am here for you always. He will live on. Love you, Tiffany
Words cannot describe the blessing of having this wonderful man in our lives for the precious years we were loved and guided by him. The very best of men, we will make him proud and honor his legacy, and ensure its continuance. Patty, Josh, Jacob, Joey, Haley, kids and loved ones, I am here for you always. He will live on. Love you, Tiffany
I’m so very sorry for you and your family’s loss. He was a wonderful friend to my brother, Jim. He was one friend of my brothers that didn’t pick on me when I was younger. Sending you and your family my love and prayers.
Deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. Prayers and healing sent. RIP