Darrell Wise was born December 11, 1950 in St. Louis, MO. He grew up in Northern VA with his parents and older brother. He learned carpentry by working with his dad. It was his occupation till, like Jesus, the carpenter turned minister. Darrell met Jesus face to face in his adult years by reading scripture cover to cover and was called to preach soon after. He served as a youth minister, associate pastor, missionary to Kenya, senior pastor, and Director of Missions, for a total of 40 years in the ministry. Through those years he continued to use his carpentry skills in many ministry endeavors and mission opportunities. The passion of his life was to help people truly experience and trust God. Darrell earned both Masters of Divinity and Masters of Theology degrees and authored one book entitled The Trust Factor.
Darrell is survived by his wife of 45 years, Cheri; beloved daughter, Trisha; brother, Ken; seven brother and sister-in-laws; eighteen nieces and nephews; and nine great nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at South Spring Baptist Church in Tyler from 3:00-4:00 p.m. with Services beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Church with Rev. Paul McKenzie officiating, under direction of Lloyd James Funeral Home. He will be laid to Rest at Bullard Memorial Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Paul Allen, John Allen, Daniel Allen, David Allen, Leo Martinez and Lance Sturrock.
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