Dr. James Alan Wise, 58, passed away Friday, August 14, 2015.
He received his PhD from Macalester College in 1982. A former professor at Hampton University, he enjoyed fishing, colelcting antique toys and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Janis L. Wise; his daughters, Samantha David (her husband, Mikel), Melissa Young (her husband, James), Jessica Hudson (her partner, Melanie Rountree) and Tammy Jeffries (her husband, Michael); his sons, Dennis Cooper (his wife, Allison); and his grandchildren, Hannah, Hailey, Rebecca, Charlie, Joey and Logan.
A memorial service and reception will be held 1 pm Sunday, August 16, 2015, at Altmeyer Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel.
Dr. James Alan Wise
July 13, 1957 - August 14, 2015
07/13/1957 - 08/14/2015
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Sunday August 16, 2015
1:00 am
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A dear friend and colleague. One of the kindest people I have ever had a privilege to work with. Rest on Jim. I am so sorry we lost contact. But, your legacy lives on via your children, grandchildren and the students you educated. My deepest condolences to your family.
Just heard about Jim’s passing. Worked with him for many years at Hampton U. So sad. condolences to the family.
So sad to hear this! Jim spent many hours teaching me about biology when we were undergrads at Mac. I remember that he looked like the king of hearts, and had a great heart and a great intellect. I think of him whenever I hear the grateful dead.