Ernest Dewitt Wiser
WISER, ERNEST D, “ERNIE” of Kennesaw, Jonesboro & Stone Mountain, GA, 81, passed away Thursday May 28, 2015 at Sacred Journey Hospice, McDonough, GA. He was predeceased by his parents, Elwin and Anna Wiser, brother Jack and daughter Penny Marie. He is survived by brothers Paul Rosemary, Dale Betty, his loving wife of 39 years, Wanda: daughters Diane Scott Reiman, Pamela Benjamin Boyst, step daughter Tammy Richard Brown, step son Terry McCormick, grandkids: Alyssa Reiman, Kaitlin Gottuso, Steven Reiman, Sandra Maples, Martin Maples, Christopher Boyst, Cody Boyst, Zac Brown, Randall Anna Sowell, Nicholas McCormick, Sean Lynch, great grandkids: Trey Zecco, Leo Fredericks, Kimberly Boyst, Peyton Boyst, Nolan Boyst, Nicholas McCormick, Jr., Max McCormack, Earl McCormick, Austin Sowell.
Ernie graduated from Harpursville Central High School, was a Korean War Veteran, US Army Security Agency, Military Policeman. Ernest was awarded the US Army Defense Service Medal for his service in Korea. He worked 19 years as a truck driver, snowplow operator for Broome County Highway Maintenance Dept. Ernie also distinguished himself by resuscitating a co-worker trapped in a salt bin, for which he received the American Red Cross Life Saving Award, signed by President John F. Kennedy.
A life-long Methodist, Ernie earned the rank of Master Mason 32nd York Rite Degree, Member of Windsor Lodge No 0442 F. & A.M., Vallonia Chapter No 80, Royal Arch Masons, Sir Knight, Malta Commandery No 021, Knights Templar, Endicott, AHWAGA Council No 30, Cryptic Masons and Noble of YAARAB Shriners A.A.O.M.S., Atlanta, GA. Ernest was most proud of his work at the Annual Shrine Circus to raise awareness and funding for the Shriners’ Children’s Hospitals.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested cash/check donations be sent to: YAARAB Shriners, 400 Ponce De Leon Avenue, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308. Credit Card call: 404-872-5818
Celebration of Ernest’s life starts 2:00 P.M., Saturday June 20th, 2015 at Windsor Masonic Lodge # 442, Windsor, NY, Internment in Port Crane Cemetery, NY, with military honors at 4:00 PM.
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Dad,I love you and will forever miss you.
Our prayers are with you and your family. Rest in peace my friend.
Sorry for your loss,, god gained a amazing angle. I love y’all Tammy and family
Wanda and family, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Wanda and family i am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. We will be praying for you God Bless.
Im so sorry for your loss Wanda, I pray that you can find peace and comfort through our loving lord and savior Jesus Christ. We will be praying for you.
Wanda
I am praying for you and your family in the passing of your dear husband. May God comfort you in these hard times.
Sending out prayers for the family !ernie will be truly missed!!!
Dearest Wanda-
The time has come for Ernie to go home. No more stress and earthly pain. And from all of us to you and your family our deepest sympathy and prayers during this time of transition. Just know, He is where we all want to be.. In heaven with god’s love.
I’m thankful & blessed that Ernie chose to share his life’s stories with me while we built the deck on his & Aunt Wanda’s house in 2009. It is a special time that I will cherish forever along with growing up knowing he was a quiet “Gentle Giant”! My prayers are with Aunt Wanda & the family through the loss of Uncle Ernie.
Our journey started 39 years when you walked into Dairy Queen. We dared for a while, and my momma told me we had to get married. We’ve had many ups and downs, but we’ve always stuck together. If I ever needed a shoulder to cry on, you were always there. I’ll never forget when my momma told me about the two little boys getting lost. It was the best 39 years of my life. I love you forever and I’ll see you in heaven.
Wanda, page 1
Rick knew your husband but, I didn’t have the pleasure. But, I do remember him calling up to the Dealership on Saturday and just wanted to talk to somebody, you said just let him call. It was sad but cute at the same tme. We would talk a few minutes, then he would call back and we would talk a little more. He had no idea who I was. But, he had ths number stored and he was able to get through just to talk.
He seemed like a sweet man.
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Wanda, page 1
Rick knew your husband but, I didn’t have the pleasure. But, I do remember him calling up to the Dealership on Saturday and just wanted to talk to somebody, you said just let him call. It was sad but cute at the same tme. We would talk a few minutes, then he would call back and we would talk a little more. He had no idea who I was. But, he had ths number stored and he was able to get through just to talk.
He seemed like a sweet man.
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Wanda,page 2 con’t.
I know you miss him, they say heals, bu I’m sorry Time doesn’t heal, it just makes it easier to get up n the morning and with GOD’s help and strength, he will help you through this very hard time in your life.
Just know you have so many friends and famiy that Love you and are here for you…..
Anytime you are feeling down or hear a song or something sparks a memory just know that he is with you and at that particular moment…and he is giving you a sign that he is still with you in spirt and in your heart….
UNTIL YOU ARE REJOINED TOGETHER IN HEAVEN FOR ETERNATY…..MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE AND EASE YOUR PAIN AND HELP YOU THROUGH THIS TIME OF LOSS…..
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BUT, IT’S A TEMPORARY TIME AND ONE DAY HOPEFULLY NOT TOO SOONlol…WE WILL ALL BE RE-UNITED WITH OUR LOVE ONES WHO HAVE GONE ON BEFORE US….AND BE IN THE HOUSE OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR FOREVER….
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF I’M HERE IF YOU NEED ME. YOU KNOW WHERE TO FND ME…
LOVE AND GOD BLESS YOU,
PAM
Loved and not forgotten.
to a one of a kind grandpa we will never get back junior max and earl will miss you too
Wish you were home papa
Ernie you will not be forgotten. I made a promise to you and I will honor it. You are with the Father and rejoicing in your new life. Thank you for your service in Korea. You will be missed.
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints” Psalm 116:15
i love you so much but i’m going to miss you. love you grandson zac
You and your family are in our prayers. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Wanda, l am so sorry about Ernie. You will be in my prayers. I will talk to you soon.