Clayton John Wise

OSWEGO – Clayton John Wise “Jack/Red”, 96, of Oswego passed on November 30, 2020.

Born in Fulton, he was the son of the late Clayton D. and Millie (Thomas) Wise.

Jack was an HVR Controller and was employed by SUNY Oswego for over 20 years. He retired in 1983. He was a proud WWII Veteran having served our country in the NAVY on the USS Intreprid and was also a plank member.

He was a member of our local American Legion 268 and VFW 5885, and also the Church of the Resurrection. Jack loved country music, bowling, and building scenes and props for the Orange Blossom Opry in Florida.

Clayton is survived by his loving daughters, Sandra Lee Prior of Oswego and Irene Marie (David) Dewey of Oswego, grandchildren Tiffany Barrett and Joseph Dewey and three great-grandchildren Jacob Barrett, Aniston Dewey and Lucy Dewey.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Grace Sheldon Wise, his sisters Elsie Frazier and Rita Shintay, and his companion Hilda Stevens.

Spring burial will be held in Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Nelson Funeral Home.

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