04/14/2026
John Alfred Wiseman
John Alfred Wiseman, 75, passed away on April 13th, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. After a courageous 9-year battle with cancer, he departed from this earthly life and directly into the loving arms of his parents and siblings in Heaven.
John is survived by his wife of 33 years Tamara (Tammy) Jean Campen Wiseman of the home, his daughter Charissa (Crissy) Dawn Wiseman Clement of Adams Center NY, his step-son Army National Guard Reserve Veteran James Howard and partner Tiffany of Trinity NC, his grandchildren who affectionately call him Papaw, United States Army Veteran Thomas (T.J.) Landers Clement Jr. and wife Kelly of Adams Center NY, United States Army PFC Tiffany Leanne Boyer and husband United States Army Sergeant Kenneth Boyer of Joint Base Lewis McChord WA, and Kendall Phoenix Howard with partner Cheyenne and her son George of High Point NC. He will be forever missed by his great grandchildren Aria Elizabeth Clement 10 whom he called his beautiful princess, and his “cool dudes” Theodore Levi- Copper Boyer 7, Aithan Thomas Clement 5, and Kenneth “K.B.” Owen Boyer Jr. 4.
John being the baby of 5 children was predeceased by his father George; mother, Mildred; sisters Zola Mae Rosenberg; Collie Anne Byrd; Nancy Lee Garrison and a brother George Larry Wiseman.
John was born August 26, 1950, in High Point NC to George Lawrence Wiseman and Annie Mildred Groce Wiseman, both originally from Yadkinville, NC. He attended High Point Central High School. John joined the United States Marine Corps on November 26, 1968. He went through boot camp at Camp Lejeune NC then in 1969 he completed his MOS training at Camp Pendleton, CA to be a track vehicle repairman. He earned his GED in 1970 and in 1971 he returned to Camp Pendleton to attend Turrent Repair School. John was assigned to HQ Btry, 4th BN, 10th Marines, 2nd Marine DIV FMF. He served 4 years in the Corps achieving the rank of Sergeant, during which he spent 14 months overseas in Okinawa. SGT. Wiseman earned The National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal for his service during the Vietnam War Era.
Before his honorable discharge from the USMC, he married his 1st wife Patricia Ann Palmer in 1972 and they had a daughter Charissa “Crissy” Dawn in March of 1973.
Following his marriage he also served in The United States Army National Guard in the Service Btry, 4th BN 113th FA from January 4th, 1974, until his honorable discharge on February 13th, 1987. John was a true patriot, proud to have served and proud of his family members both past and present that served and currently serve. He had a tribute area in his home dedicated to his military family.
In 1992 John married his current wife Tammy on the Blue Ridge Parkway and they resided in the Thomasville area for most of their marriage.
John worked for The Raddison Hotel of High Point for 10 years. He subsequently worked as a Commercial Manager at AutoZone where he retired after 20 years.
John loved music and playing his Bass Guitar. He taught his daughter Crissy to play at the age of 13, and later his granddaughter Tiffany and then his grandson Kendall, teaching them all the same first song “Stand By Me”. He enjoyed playing Bass with his grandson Kendall at home and playing at church with both Kendall on Drums and Tiffany on Saxophone in the music ministry. John was a member of Unity Wesleyan Church of Trinity although his health had kept him from attending for some time.
He loved being a grandfather and great grandfather and treasured all those special visits with the littles. He kept their names and birthdays on the fridge so he would never forget them. One of his favorite shirts proudly boasted of his role as a papaw. He loved his sweet tea and was the best maker of red eye gravy. He was a Duke Blue Devils basketball Fan through and through and spending time watching the games was a favorite way to spend time with Tammy.
John’s beloved wife Tammy will always keep her John Boy in her heart. John will always be remembered as the baby brother, also known as brother John by his sister. His nieces and nephews will never forget their Uncle Johnny. He was the best father a girl could ask for, and his daughter’s heart will forever miss her dad, her original and #1 hero. John’s grandson Kendall will always treasure the years he spent living with John, being raised and loved like a son, even though he didn’t have to. His grandchildren and great- grandchildren will always remember their Papaw for his competitive back yard badminton games, his finger “nubs” that liked to pinch them and was always eager to get down in the floor and play with them with hot wheels or whatever they desired. All who know John will miss him dearly.
Funeral Service will be 10:00AM Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Unity Wesleyan Church; 5289 Hopewell Church Rd, Trinity, NC; with Rev. Brad Pharr officiating.
Burial will follow in the Floral Garden Memorial Park cemetery.
The family will receive friends 5:00-6:30PM Friday, April 17, 2026, at Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point chapel.
Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point, is in charge of the arrangements.
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