James Wise's obituary , Passed away on December 29, 2025 in Little Rock, Arkansas

James Wise

August 9, 1935 - December 29, 2025 (90 years old)

Little Rock, Arkansas

James Wise's obituary , Passed away on December 29, 2025 in Little Rock, Arkansas

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James Wise

August 9, 1935 - December 29, 2025 (90 years old)

Little Rock, Arkansas

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James Wise Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Wise (Little Rock, Arkansas), born in North Little Rock, Arkansas, who passed away at the age of 90, on December 29, 2025. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Wise to show support.

In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy James leaves behind and his impact on the lives of his loved ones. Though James may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the memories held dear by his family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Wise and Marie Wise. He is survived by: his wife Wanda Wise; his children, Robert Hudson, Linda Alkire and Karen Owenson; and his siblings, Charles Wise, Esther Francis and Ila-Mae Hall. He is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith Family Funeral Homes



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