Harley G. Wise, Sr.
January 24, 1937 ~ May 19, 2014
Harley G. Wise, Sr., 77, of Weirton, passed away Monday, May 19, 2014.
Born January 24, 1937 in Centerpoint, WV, he was a son of the late Ancel C. Wise, Sr. and Garnet E. Davis Wise. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Betty Lou Ritter Wise on November 25, 2004, son David L. Wise on February 21, 2009 and a brother, Ancel C. Wise, Jr.
With 40 years of service, Harley retired from Weirton Steel where he was an electrician in the Line Gang. He also served in the United States Army National Guard. He was a member of the Weirton Salvation Army where he enjoyed ringing the bell every Christmas season. He was a former Cub Scout and Boy Scout leader, youth baseball coach and Weir High Band parent. Harley enjoyed playing the harmonica for his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife Nancy Pratt Wise of Weirton; son Harley Wise, Jr. and his wife Joan of Shepherdsville, KY; four step children, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Additional visitation will be held Wednesday from 9 until the 11AM funeral service at the Weirton Salvation Army.
Majors Sue and Dave Dewan will preside.
Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton, with military services conducted by the American Legion Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Weirton Salvation Army 796 Cove Road Weirton, WV 26062
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May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Harley G. Wise, Sr., give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and for my Freedom
You will not be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with the family of…..
US Army National Guard Harley G. Wise, Sr., “A True American Hero†God Blessâ€
†Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 â€
Nancy,
I\’m very sorry to hear about the loss of Harley. May God Bless You during the difficult time.
Tracine
Junior, Joan, and all of Harley’s family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Harley may you rest in peace in Heaven with Betty at your side. I have such great memories growing up accross the street from Betty and Harley. Shooting the bow and arrow, planting gardens, stringing beans. They were such wonderful, loving, caring, fun people. I will forever cherish those happy memories. Cropper Street just isn’t the same. You are missed!
With Love
Denise
or as Betty and Harley would say ” Deneecie”
Jr, Joan, Julie, Jacob, and Jimmy. Love you all.
SO SORRY FOR YOU LOSS KNEW HARLEY FOR MANY YEARS SUCH A GREAT MAN JOHN AND LOUISE TATE
Nancy. I feel your sorrow.