Robert Lester “Bob” Wise, 84, of Morganton, passed away on Monday February 17, 2025, at UNC Healthcare, Grace Hospital, after a period of declining health.
Bob was born March 7, 1940, in Burke County, a son of the late Herman and Ruth Rudicill Wise. He was a member of the Bethel Road Methodist Church and the owner and operator of Wise Cabinet Shop in Morganton. He was a member and Past Master of The Catawba Valley Masonic Lodge # 217 of Morganton and very active in the Burke County Shrine Club, the East Burke Shrine Club and the Mimosa Chapter of The Eastern Star.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Clark Wise.
Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Dennis Wise of Morganton, Barbara Miller and husband Roger of Morganton, Terry Wise and wife Brandi of Morganton, Johnny Wise and wife Misty of Claremont. Also surviving are the apple of his eye, his grandchildren Aaron Wise of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., Trevor Miller and wife Hannah of Morganton, William Wise of Claremont, Cody Poteat of Morganton, Amber Freeman of Morganton and five great-grandchildren. In addition are nine nieces and nephews he greatly adored.
Funeral Services for Robert L. “Bob” Wise will be held at 12:00 PM Friday February 21, 2025, in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Services, with Rev. Butch Ozborn and Steve Parker officiating. Masonic Rites will follow in the Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum.
The family will receive friends from 10 AM until 12:00 PM Friday at Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese.
Memorials may be made to Bethel Road Methodist Church, Bethel Rd., Morganton, NC 28655.
I will remember Bob and how good he was to Georgie, and even others who resided at Grace Heights. He was known for his tomato sandwiches and for making sure his cousin, Rita, had cokes to drink. He always spoke highly of his children and grandchildren. Please accept my deepest condolences and know that you all will be in my prayers.
I was sorry to hear of the Wise family’s loss. My prayers are with them.
Bob was a kind person who welcomed me as an adopted “Wise” as did all his family. Each of them has a compassion that Bob nurtured. Bob will be sorely missed but his legacy and hard working ethic lives on.
A Great man,friend, Brother, Mason. I will surely miss Brother Bob.
A good man. I will miss our visits & long talks at the shop.
So sad to hear of his passing, he was an important member of our neighborhood.Always ready to do anything to help.
Bob was a great customer and friend. I always enjoyed his stories of his barbering days. His very early visits to City Barber Shop will be missed.