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Mr. Jeffery Dean Wise, 60, of Valdese, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 17, 2023. 

Jeff was born on May 27, 1963 in Burke County to the late James Wise and Mary Stilwell Wise. He was employed with Vanguard Furniture in product development. Jeff enjoyed woodworking and motorcycles and loved spending time with his beloved grandchildren. 

Survivors include his wife, Ginger Griffin Wise of the home, three children; Katie Bryant and husband Roi-Kyi of Morganton, Daire Anthony and husband Rob of Harrisburg, and Blake Scott and wife Jenna of Charlotte. Also surviving is a brother, Rick Wise and wife Kelly of Valdese, six grandchildren; Gatlin, Journer, Sterling, Langston, Eloise and Orianthi, sister in law, Donna Griffin of Huntersville, mother in law, Mary Ann Hammonds of Kannapolis, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. 

A Service of Remembrance will be held on Monday, July 31, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service, with Pastor Billy Glosson officiating. The family will receive friends following the service

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Ginger - I am so sad and sorry for your huge loss.  I know how deeply you loved Jeff.  May God's presence hug you both …

Ginger - I am so sad and sorry for your huge loss.  I know how deeply you loved Jeff.  May God's pr…

Ginger - I am so sad and sorry for your huge loss.  I know how d…

This has been so hard for me to write. The Jeff I knew was a gentle soul with a kind, loving heart. He would do anythin…

This has been so hard for me to write. The Jeff I knew was a gentle soul with a kind, loving heart.…

This has been so hard for me to write. The Jeff I knew was a gen…

Mrs. Ginger, I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't even begin to imagine the tremendous void you have been left wit…
Mrs. Ginger, I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't even begin to imagine the tremendous void yo…
Mrs. Ginger, I am so very sorry for your loss. I can't even begi…
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The first time Blake introduced me to his family I was 19 and we were meeting at a fancy restaurant. B…
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