Doyle (D.J.)  Lee Wise, Jr., age 59, was born October 9, 1963.  DJ died peacefully on November 7, 2022, at the Carpenter House Hospice after suffering a stroke.  DJ had been battling Stage IV pancreatic and metastatic liver cancer since January of 2022.  Upon learning of his terminal diagnosis and the likelihood that he would live only months, his first thoughts were of others and how to comfort those he loved.  DJ lived each day happy, curious, and grateful.

DJ grew up in Greenwood, Louisiana, where he would be quick to tell you there was always something to do on the farm.  He graduated from Loyola College Prep in 1980, and attended Louisiana Tech, McNeese, and LSUS, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity.  DJ worked with his father and uncles in the construction industry until the 1990's when he began a career in the offshore oil and gas industry.  DJ worked as a materials coordinator and storekeeper around the globe and in the Gulf of Mexico.  Working in Ireland, Brazil, South Korea, and Great Britain, DJ enjoyed his job and the free time it afforded him to pursue his many hobbies and interests.  Outside of his work, DJ was never bored.  You could find him at Lowe's or in his workshop, sitting outside with his dogs, Willie and Chuck, or helping out a friend.  He was always quick with a dad joke, down for an adventure, loved good Scotch, could crochet a scarf, build a house, and was thoughtful beyond measure.  If D.J. Wise didn't like you, there is a strong chance you are a terrible person.

D.J. was preceded in death by his father, Doyle Wise, Sr. of Jonesboro, AR.

He is survived by his wife of sixteen years, Helen Wise, and daughter, Maggie Wise of Shreveport Louisiana.  Other family members include his mother and father-in-law, Sandra Mary King and Dr. Harold King of Pleasant Hill, LA, mother in law, Patricia Kennedy of Vivian,  sister and brother in law, Mary Beth  and Charlie Hoolihan, sister and brother in law Suzie and Ricky Simmons of Converse, LA, sister in law and brother in law, Scott and Susan Summers of Spearsville, AR, niece Mary  Simmons of New Orleans, nephew Clayton Simmons of New Orleans, nephew Tyler Simmons of Wilmington, NC, niece and Husband, Analeigh and William Eiser IV, great nephew, William (Liam) Eiser V. , nephew Marshall and his wife, Becky Summers,  and Andrew, Garret and Noah Summers of Shreveport ,and   great nephews Joey and Levi Summers of Shreveport, LA. He is also survived by stepsister Dawn King of Shreveport and stepbrothers Kenny King of San Francisco, Bruce King and wife Kayla of Shreveport, and Aunt Glenda Wise of Natchitoches.

Visitation with the family will be Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Broadmoor United Methodist Church, 3715 Youree Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana, 71105, where DJ was a member.  A celebration of DJ's life led by Pastor Kelly Berne and Dr. Greg Davis will follow at 11:00 a.m.  A reception will be held immediately after the service at the Elk's Lodge #122, 310 East Preston, Shreveport, Louisiana.

The family would like to thank Dr. Anil Veluvolu, his dedicated staff, and the Willis Knighton Cancer Center for their unparalleled care and compassion.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Broadmoor United Methodist Church in DJ's name to assist with building missions or to the Caddo-Bossier Cancer Foundation League, which provides financial assistance to patients undergoing cancer treatment at the Willis Knighton Cancer Center.