James R. Wise

James R. Wise, age 74, of Navarre, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2014. He was born on January 9, 1940 in Fairmont, WV and was the son of the late James Roy and Elizabeth (Robinson) Wise. He earned his Bachelor of Education degree from Fairmont State University in Fairmont, WV. In 1994, Jim retired from the Tuslaw School district following 30 years of service. He was a lifetime member of the Elks, the Ohio Education Association, National Education Association and the Ohio Retired Teachers Association. He was a beloved grandfather and teacher. Jim always had a smile and a handshake; he never met a stranger. His favorite saying was, "May the next time be the best time." Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, James Wise. He is survived by his wife, Sharon L. Wise, whom he married on December 21, 1991, his children and their spouses, Steven and Anna Davis, and Tracy and William Christman, along with his grandchildren, Kailey, Karley, Collin, Kathryn and Brandon. A private burial service will take place on Monday, December 22, 2014. The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 21, 2014 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Tuslaw High School Athletic Department, 1847 Manchester Avenue NW, Massillon, OH 44647.