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Edward “Wykie” Wise, Jr.
Edward W. Wise, Jr., known to all as Wykie, a native of Nags Head, NC, went to heaven the morning of Friday, November 11, 2022, while at home with his beloved wife Ginger by his side.
He was the son of “Nettie” and Viola Wise, raised by his Aunt Agnes Barnett. He leaves behind his wife Ginger, his daughter Shelly, granddaughters Katrina, Sonia, Alexa, and three great grandchildren.
Wykie spent several of his growing up years in Corolla, attending the one room school house and roaming the sand hills and beaches with his faithful dog Rusty. After high school in Manteo, Wykie went to Embry Riddle in Miami, FL, to train as an aircraft mechanic. This career enabled him to spend a year in Nassau, Bahamas, maintaining a small fleet of planes at the airport.
Wykie’s interests and talents were many and varied: boat builder, sailmaker, sailor, licensed captain, restorer of antique British cars & motorcycles, etc. He had a special passion for authentic history, especially of The Outer Banks, it’s people and it’s geology. He loved teaching others from his knowledge and way of life.
Wykie attended Outer Banks Community Church. This unique man will be much missed. Wykie’s preference for cremation was honored. Arrangements for a future celebration of life are pending. Condolences may be shared at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
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Ginger and family, was so saddened to learn of Wykie's passing. I will miss sharing discussions of our family and getting together from time to time. I have so many memories of our growing up together. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our condolences to Ginger & her family. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers to you & your family at this difficult time. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time; may your memories bring you comfort. “Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” ~~ Eskimo Proverb
So sorry to hear of Wykie’s passing. You were such an important part of Mighty Wind and we enjoyed knowing you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ginger.
Ginger and Family, my heart goes out to you all. Wykie was a true Outer Banks character and I mean that in an absolutely inspirational way. I recall him with fond memories. He taught me how to sail a Hobie Cat and ask me to join him sailing one from Rodanthe to his home in Mann’s Harbor one time. It was a blast…. I’ve been reminiscing about him today with my Sister Barbara and my Brothers….. Sis was so upset that she couldn’t carry on the conversation…. So many fond memories of a wonderful Guy. My heart hurts for you Ginger and I’m praying for you hoping that your memories ease your pain and comfort you. God Bless you and your family 🙏
Caring thoughts to Ginger and family! May precious memories bring comfort ! Prayers
Ginger, please know that you are being lifted up by all who knew and loved Wykie. My Dad Vic Jr. of Wanchese had a great friendship over junked boats with him, and some old hulls of his are still resting peacefully out back. You were always by his side and a wonderful couple. Peace be with you. Love Cookie
Ginger I’m so sorry about Wykie’s illness & passing. Everybody & mostly the good Lord knows how close y’all were but He’ll give you comfort when you need it most. Lots of sweet prayers are going up for you. Love ya.
Ginger,I am so sorry to head of Wykie's passing,my condolences to you and family.Saw you two a few times at La Fogata and he and I talked of old times crabbing and living in Mann's Harbor.Always an interesting discussion when we got together. FAIR WINDS AND A FOLLOWING SEA,CAPTAIN WISE.
Ginger,I am so sorry to hear of Wykie's passing,my condolences to you and family.Saw you two a few times at La Fogata and he and I talked of old times crabbing and living in Mann's Harbor.Always an interesting discussion when we got together. FAIR WINDS AND A FOLLOWING SEA,CAPTAIN WISE.
Ginger, Our hearts are broken but we have such great memories with you and Wykie . He was such a trooper going ocean kayaking with us not so many years ago . We had so much fun . He was so dear to us all. We're here for you . Sending love and hugs.
We loved him,
So sorry Ginger to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Ginger, girls, and family, we were very sorry to hear of Wykie's passing. Prayers for continued comfort in the coming days, weeks, months and years. Know you are loved.
Ginger, I used to teach with you for a short period at Mateo Middle School. I was trying to look you up and came across this. I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I know grief is a very personal journey that you must travel in ways that are best for you, but I wish there was some way to ease the heartache this loss has brought upon you. Please know that you remain in my thoughts and I am sending constant prayers of healing and comfort during this difficult time. You were powerfully influential in my early teaching career and I learned things from you that I still carry with me and use to this day. I would love to reconnect with you to catch up. If you feel up to it and would also like to reconnect, I would love hear from you. Kindest regards, Milinda (Fraley) Bergren
Shelly, I'm so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family.
Wykie is one of the brightest, most superbly talented people in many areas I ever knew. Didn't find out about his passing until yesterday (3 Feb 23) when I went to verify his mailing address in order to send an item and his wife Ginger (an unusual person in her own right) answered his phone. Very, very sorry to hear. Bill (and for Kitty) Richardson
Ginger and family, was so saddened to learn of Wykie’s passing. I will miss sharing discussions of our family and getting together from time to time. I have so many memories of our growing up together. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our condolences to Ginger & her family. So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers to you & your family at this difficult time. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time; may your memories bring you comfort.
“Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.” ~~ Eskimo Proverb
So sorry to hear of Wykie’s passing. You were such an important part of Mighty Wind and we enjoyed knowing you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Ginger.
Ginger and Family, my heart goes out to you all. Wykie was a true Outer Banks character and I mean that in an absolutely inspirational way. I recall him with fond memories. He taught me how to sail a Hobie Cat and ask me to join him sailing one from Rodanthe to his home in Mann’s Harbor one time. It was a blast…. I’ve been reminiscing about him today with my Sister Barbara and my Brothers….. Sis was so upset that she couldn’t carry on the conversation…. So many fond memories of a wonderful Guy. My heart hurts for you Ginger and I’m praying for you hoping that your memories ease your pain and comfort you. God Bless you and your family 🙏
Caring thoughts to Ginger and family! May precious memories bring comfort ! Prayers
Ginger, please know that you are being lifted up by all who knew and loved Wykie. My Dad Vic Jr. of Wanchese had a great friendship over junked boats with him, and some old hulls of his are still resting peacefully out back. You were always by his side and a wonderful couple. Peace be with you. Love Cookie
Ginger I’m so sorry about Wykie’s illness & passing. Everybody & mostly the good Lord knows how close y’all were but He’ll give you comfort when you need it most. Lots of sweet prayers are going up for you. Love ya.
Ginger,I am so sorry to head of Wykie’s passing,my condolences to you and family.Saw you two a few times at La Fogata and he and I talked of old times crabbing and living in Mann’s Harbor.Always an interesting discussion when we got together. FAIR WINDS AND A FOLLOWING SEA,CAPTAIN WISE.
Ginger,I am so sorry to hear of Wykie’s passing,my condolences to you and family.Saw you two a few times at La Fogata and he and I talked of old times crabbing and living in Mann’s Harbor.Always an interesting discussion when we got together. FAIR WINDS AND A FOLLOWING SEA,CAPTAIN WISE.
Ginger, Our hearts are broken but we have such great memories with you and Wykie . He was such a trooper going ocean kayaking with us not so many years ago . We had so much fun . He was so dear to us all. We’re here for you . Sending love and hugs.
We loved him,
So sorry Ginger to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Ginger, girls, and family, we were very sorry to hear of Wykie’s passing. Prayers for continued comfort in the coming days, weeks, months and years. Know you are loved.
Ginger,
I used to teach with you for a short period at Mateo Middle School. I was trying to look you up and came across this. I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I know grief is a very personal journey that you must travel in ways that are best for you, but I wish there was some way to ease the heartache this loss has brought upon you. Please know that you remain in my thoughts and I am sending constant prayers of healing and comfort during this difficult time.
You were powerfully influential in my early teaching career and I learned things from you that I still carry with me and use to this day. I would love to reconnect with you to catch up. If you feel up to it and would also like to reconnect, I would love hear from you.
Kindest regards,
Milinda (Fraley) Bergren
Shelly, I’m so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family.
Wykie is one of the brightest, most superbly talented people in many areas I ever knew.
Didn’t find out about his passing until yesterday (3 Feb 23) when I went to verify his mailing address in order to send an item and his wife Ginger (an unusual person in her own right) answered his phone. Very, very sorry to hear.
Bill (and for Kitty) Richardson