James "Jimmy" Donald Wise Jr.

James “Jimmy” Donald Wise, Jr, age 59, of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at University of Florida Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida. Jimmy was born on May 12, 1964, in Atlanta, Georgia to the Linda Louise Torbush Wise and James Donald Wise, Sr. and graduated from Lithonia High School in 1982.
Jimmy was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Over the past 10 years, Jimmy drove for Lanier County Schools which he dearly loved. Lastly, he loved his DAWGS and NASCAR.
Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents, maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his companion of 7 years, Ashley Tatum of Lakeland, Georgia; his son, James (Lil’ Jimmy) Donald Wise, III of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and a daughter, Carol Glaze of Lakeland, Georgia.
A memorial service will be held at 4 o’clock pm, Saturday, May 13, 2023, in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The James “Jimmy” Donald Wise, Jr., family is being served by the caring and professional staff of Music Funeral Services of Lakeland.
Following the service, the family invites everyone to the Berrien County VFW Post 5978, 801 Tifton Highway, Nashville, Georgia where we can share our memories of Jimmy and enjoy some food, drinks and live music. RSVP accepted. Please message or contact Sandra Dowen at (904) 881-6217. Anyone that would like to bring a covered dish would be greatly appreciated.