Recognizing the Life of Jimmy Wise

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Mr. KELLY of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life of Jimmy Wise of Ackerman, Mississippi who passed away Sunday, November 29.

Born on January 6, 1941, to John David and Jimmie Aline Wise, Jimmy was raised with a passion for sports. He graduated from Provine High School in Jackson in 1959 before matriculating to Mississippi State University to join the basketball team. He played for one year before becoming the team manager. He held this position from 1961 to 1963 when MSU earned the title of SEC champions. In 1963, Jimmy graduated and moved to Pontotoc to coach basketball, football, and tennis.

On June 20, 1965, Jimmy Wise married Beverly Hester. The family soon relocated to Memphis where Jimmy began his forty-year career with Temple Inland, Inc. They relocated to Pontotoc and began coaching Little League baseball. Jimmy enjoyed nothing more than attending Mississippi State football, basketball, and baseball games and watching his sons play sports. He was deeply involved with the local Baptist church as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and served on multiple committees.

Jimmy is survived by his wife Beverly; son, Rhett; son, Scott; son, Reagan; son, Josh; and ten grandchildren. He impacted countless lives across the state of Mississippi and beyond, and will be celebrated by all those who had an opportunity to know and love him.

Jimmy Wise lived a profound life marked by service, dedication, and commitment to family. He will be greatly missed.

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