Buddy E. Wise, 73, died February 12, 2006 in Vero Beach, Florida.Mr. Wise was born a lifelong resident of Ft. Pierce, Florida.He was a member of the Marine Corps League (Jack Ivey Detachment), member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and retired after 38 years from Local Union #323 in West Palm Beach, Florida. He was of the Baptist faith.Survivors include his wife, Betty Jean Wise of Ft. Pierce, FL; son, Robert Wise of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughters, Tammy Murphy of Ft. Pierce, FL and Vicky Potter of Vero Beach, FL; sister, Rita Brakefield of Tampa, FL; brother, Paul S. Wise of Ft. Pierce, FL; granddaughters, Stephanie, Jessica and Kristen Wise all of Ft. Pierce, FL and Jennifer Potter of Vero Beach, FL; grandsons, Thomas Murphy of Ft. Pierce, FL and Dustin Potter of Vero Beach, FL great-grandchildren, Kyle and Caitlin Wise of Ft. Pierce, FL and lifelong friends, Bob Smith, Mutt Sapp, John Hart, Tom Drawdy and George Futch.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Ann Wise, father, Frank E. Wise, stepmother, Edith J. Wise and son, Richard A. Wise.Memorial contributions may be made to the 21st Century Campaign for Indian River Memorial Hospital, 1000 36th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960 or to the VNA Hospice, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
The family wishes to remember all of Mr. Wise’s living and predeceased IBEW Brothers of Local #323.