James M. Wise

James Michael " Mickey " Wise, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2004 at the age of 54. He was born December 9, 1949 in Zanesville, a son of H. Patricia Yantz Kocher and the late Richard Wise. He was a artist, musician, and master woodworker, Mickey's ebullient good spirits touched the lives of all he met. He loved babies, little kids, octogenarians, and everyone in between. He is survived in addition to his mother, his wife, Sandy; his children, Stacey Stringer and Andrew Wise; his brother, Dick Wise; his sister, Traci Wise, and his three grandchildren. Besides his father he was preceded in death by his beloved step-father, Donald A. Kocher on July 3, 2004, and a brother, David. A graveside service will be held at 10 A.M. Thursday, July 22, 2004 at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Jeremy Hupp officiating. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be made to Decision Point, P.O. Box 1174, Springdale, AR 72765. Bolin Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Avenue, are entrusted with the arrangements.