Willis Edward “Nook” Hise, 80 of Kensington, GA, died Friday, July 19, 2013.
Willis was born on June 20, 1933 to the late Willis Parks Hise and Jean Roach Hise in the McLemore Cove Community on Hog Jowl Rd.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Bill and Charlie Hise; and daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Hise.
Willis was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Nook spent his whole life on the family farm where he operated his dairy farm business for over 40 years. It was always said he was “born to farm”. Up on retiring about 3 years ago he enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and his special cat Jack. He spent a lot of time sharing his “farming” knowledge with family members. In his early years he enjoyed playing baseball and coached little league games, served as an umpire for the volunteer baseball league and had an offer to try out for the Chattanooga Lookouts.
The family would like to thank the Solamar Life Choice Hospice.
He is survived by wife of 60 years, Donna Tucker Hise; daughters and husbands, Janet and Joe Pryor, Martha and Danny Weaver; sons and wife, Ed and Stella Hise and John Hise, all of Kensington; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral will be from the Wallis Memorial Chapel Monday, July 22 at 10 a.m., conducted by Rev. Lee Weaver. Interment will follow in the Whispering Oaks Cemetery.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, July 21 from 5-8 pm.
The arrangements are by Wallis-Wilbanks Funeral Home, LaFayette.