Thomas A Wise Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Pawleys Island……. Thomas A. Wise, age 81, passed away peacefully at home in Pawleys Island, South Carolina on July 5, 2022. Tom was born in Camden, New Jersey on May 1, 1941 to the late Charles F. Wise and Helen M. Wise. Charles and Helen raised Tom and his beloved brothers, Charles F. Wise II and Albert G. Wise in Audubon, NJ. A 1958 graduate of Audubon High School in New Jersey, he went on to study at Ursinus College, where he was a proud member of Alpha Phi Epsilon fraternity, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Business in 1962. He continued his studies at Widener University, obtaining his MBA and also did Post Masters studies at the University of Virginia. Tom then embarked on a long career with the United States Treasury Department in various roles, primarily in the Criminal Investigations Division. He met Jean McGill, the love of his life, while at Ursinus. They married in 1963, completed their family with daughters Anne and Susan, and lived in Delaware, Virginia, Illinois and New Jersey before retiring to Pawleys Island, where they enjoyed all the area had to offer together until Jean’s passing. Tom was a passionate tennis player and enjoyed playing in weekly leagues at both Litchfield Country Club and Wachesaw Country Club, but loved playing with his brother Al above all. When he wasn’t playing, he was watching tennis and following professional tournaments. When there wasn’t any tennis to play or watch, he was an avid reader and a lover of word puzzles of nearly every kind. Tom was an active and much-loved member of his communities – known for his quick wit and contagious laugh. As resident at the The Lakes at Litchfield, he served as the President of the Resident Advisory Council. And as a long time parishioner of Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church, he served on various committees and sang in the choir. He is survived by his treasured daughters Anne E. Wise and Susan J. Wise, his brother Albert G. Wise, sister-in-law Carolyn M. Wise, and nephews Charles F. Wise, III and James R. Wise. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Jean McGill Wise and brother Charles F. Wise II. Funeral services will be held at Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church Friday, July 15th at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Labre Indian School www.stlabre.org or to the Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church Youth Scholarship Fund www.pawleyschurch.com in Tom’s name. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is assisting the family.

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Thomas A Wise

May 1, 1941 - July 5, 2022