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Joshua Henry Wisebram, 86, a native of Barnesville, recently residing in Atlanta, died December 27, 2009. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Jeanne Wisebram; daughter Dr. Diane Wisebram and her husband Edward “Doc” Jewell; son Steve Wisebram and his wife Woodie Wisebram; grandchildren Witt Wisebram and Harden Wisebram, all of Atlanta; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Shirley Aronin. Henry graduated from Gordon Military College and graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His college education was interrupted by WWII. Henry spent over four years in the US Army and was dispatched to the China, Burma, India theatre, where he attained the rank of Major at the age of 20. He retired from the Reserves at the rank of Lt. Colonel. After the war, Henry finished college and returned to Barnesville and the family business, Wisebram’s Department Store, which his father Elijah founded in 1919. Henry was active in his community, serving as president of the Chamber of Commerce, president of the Rotary Club, commander of the American Legion, and chairman of the Board of Trustees of Gordon Military College. He served on the Industrial Development Authority, chaired the Board of Directors of the First National Bank and was instrumental in bringing public housing to the city of Barnesville. Henry was one of only three recipients of the Lifetime Achievement in Business Award given by the Chamber and like his father, was a Barnesville Citizen of the Year. He was a proud Eagle Scout and served as president of the Flint River Council. He was appointed by the Governor to the Judicial Nominating Commission, the Select Committee on Constitutional Revision, and served on the advisory board to the Georgia Office of Fair Employment Practices. Henry was dedicated to and loved his hometown, the people of his community, and his family. Sign online guestbook at www.edressler.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice. A graveside service will be held TODAY Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 2 pm at Greenwood Cemetery with Rabbi Scott Saulson officiating. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta 770-451-4999
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| Michael Winkles | Jan 21 2010 10:34 am | | my thoughts are with you steve and diane, your father helped me in so many ways, he was a great man | | | Ann Cook Joyner | Jan 18 2010 09:42 am | | Dear Mrs. Wisebram, Steve, Diane and family. I was so sorry to hear of your loss. What fond memories I have of your whole family! I am joined in my condolences by Sally, Carolyn and John Cook. | | | Jo Ann Bowdoin-Aynsley | Jan 3 2010 07:59 pm | | I was so sorry to hear of Henry's death. He was a much loved and respected man and will be missed by so many. I most often hear of the family when I see Diane professionally and send her my condolences. She is such a fine person and I regret I only learned of the funeral arrangements today as I would have been there to represent my family and me.
With much affection,
Jo Ann Bowdoin-Aynsley and Joseph W. Bowdoin | | | Laura Burnette Richards | Jan 2 2010 11:49 am | | So sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Henry was a nice man. I am happy to see that he was according to the traditions of his faith. | | | Reba K. Herzfeld | Jan 1 2010 09:25 am | | Dr. Wisebram, I was so sorry to learn of the death of your father. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
| | | Family of John Potts | Dec 31 2009 10:44 am | | Dr. Diane Wisebram, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. You showed John tremendous care and kindness during his long illness. We will forever be grateful. Peace be with you and yours. | | | Julia Stewart Mote | Dec 30 2009 09:31 pm | | Mrs. Wisebram, Diane, Steve and family, I wanted you all to know I am thinking of you. My heart is saddened by the loss of a very kind and "gentle" man. Mr. Henry's smile always warmed my heart. Visiting him at the store was always a must when I came home. The loss is sad but the memories make me smile. Oh, how many boxes did I wrap in the back room of the store at Christmas? | | | Ed & Betty Farley | Dec 30 2009 03:55 pm | | Diane, we're so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the Wisebram family during this time of sorrow and mourning. | | | Nancy Jewell Price | Dec 30 2009 12:15 pm | | Diane and Steve, sorry about your Dad! Know that I am thinking of you! Love Fuzz and Jim | | | Craig & Terri Maske | Dec 29 2009 09:22 pm | | We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our sympathys, thoughts and prayers are with the Wisebram family.
| | | Bernie & Alex Idov, Esther and David Antopolsky | Dec 29 2009 06:11 pm | | May you all be comforted along with the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. | | | Mable L. Deraney | Dec 29 2009 03:50 pm | | My deepest sympathy to the family.For many years we were competitors in business but still liked each other.My husband Joseph had a lot of respect for Henry. We use to go with Henry and Jean to football games when our sons played football at Gordon. May God sustain you in this time of sorrow.
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Mable Deraney | | | Ken & Jackie Holloman | Dec 29 2009 12:57 pm | | Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Wisebram will be dearly missed. | | | Jean Kennedy, Wayne and Gay Robinson | Dec 29 2009 11:27 am | | We have so many wonderful memories of Mr. Wisebram and his family. Our condolences go out to Jeanne, Diane, Steve, Woodie, his grandchildren and to everyone who knew him. | | | Charlotte & Harry Gordon | Dec 29 2009 10:21 am | | So sorry to hear of Henry's passing. We send you our deepest sympathy. Fondly Charlotte & Harry. | | | Tommy Torbert | Dec 28 2009 09:26 pm | | Mrs. Wisebram, Diane and Steve
It is with great sadness that I learned of Mr. Henry's passing. As you may or may not remember, I had the privelege of working at Wisebram's Department Store when I was a teenager. I learned many things from Mr. Henry and he had a very positive impact on my life, not the least of which was that he encouraged me to enter the Army through the ROTC Program at Gordon. 40+ years later I am still in uniform in the JROTC Program of the Atlanta Public Schools. For that and his perfect example of what a gentleman and a leader are supposed to be, I will be forever grateful. He was my friend. I, as well as the entire community of Barnesville, will miss him dearly. | | | Robin Kurtzman | Dec 28 2009 09:08 pm | | Diane,
I am so very sorry to hear about your fathers passing. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Fondly, Robin
| | | Jim poore | Dec 28 2009 06:03 pm | | Mrs, Wiesbram,Dianne,Steve and family,
I am so sorry to hear about MR. Wisebram. I have so many great memories of him and buying all those clothes over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a kind and great man.
Jim Poore | | | Mercer Bush | Dec 28 2009 04:03 pm | | My thoughts and prayers are with the Wisebram family at this time. May the Lord bring peace and comfort to you at this time and always. | | | Suellen Wideman | Dec 28 2009 03:25 pm | | I was so sorry to learn of Mr. Wisebram's death. He - and the Wisebram family - represent Barnesville at its best (and there is so much that is wonderful about Barnesville). He was always so nice to children who went into Wisebram's alone. He will be missed - even by those of us who completely lost touch. | | | Larry Lempert | Dec 28 2009 03:24 pm | | Henry was a hero to me. Thirteen years my senior and as a chid I wathed his progress in WWII, and there after he was a constant example of what we all should be in our lives. I will miss him
Larry Lempert
Odessa (Tampa) Florida | | | Don Cornutt | Dec 28 2009 03:15 pm | | I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father Steve and Diane. My thoughts are with you both and your family. | | | Joel C Lobel | Dec 28 2009 02:46 pm | | Dear Diane, Jeanne, and Steve,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know Henry will always be in your hearts.
Love always,
Joel C. Lobel | | | Mr. and Mrs David Maskell | Dec 28 2009 02:01 pm | | Dear Jean,Steve and Diane
We loved Henry and are so sorry he has passed.Jean ,you and Henry were loads of fun and we cherished the times we had with y'al.Barnesville will not be the same.When Mary and I arrived(two yanks) Henry was one of the first people to welcome us.We are very proud to be a friend of your family and will miss Henry a bunch.Hope to see y'al in the future,please take care and Henry will always be in our prayers.We are in Florida and can not attend funeral.We will be thinking and praying for Henry on Tuesday. | | | Larry and Jennie Weill | Dec 28 2009 12:49 pm | | Henry was very much loved and respected. We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. | | | Beverly Silver | Dec 28 2009 12:37 pm | | Henry was my mom, Marilyn Lempert Stern's, cousin and although we 'Yankees' lived up in the Boston, MA, area I remember seeing him at some happy occasions through the years. I have fond memories of my only trip to GA for Uncle Eli Wisebram's (Henry's dad and my Grandma Becky's dear brother) 90th birthday celebration. As part of that trip I got to spend time with Henry's family. All such warm, wonderful people! How interesting after all these years to learn that Joshua was actually Cousin Henry's real first name.
My condolences to my cousins Jeanne, Diane and Steve and their families from me, my husband Marc and my daughter Becky. | | | Jennie Woodlee | Dec 28 2009 11:33 am | | Dear Jeanne, Diane and Steve,
I'm so sorry about Henry. I had enjoyed the several telephone conversations I had with him over the last month or two about business and banking. I had it on my calendar to call him today. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thank you for your message, Diane, and I plan to attend the service on Tuesday and bring Frances if it works out.
Love, Jennie
| | | Rabbi Barry & Michele Coffsky | Dec 27 2009 07:31 pm | | May his memory be a blessing. | | | Walter Geiger | Dec 27 2009 07:20 pm | | A true giant has fallen! | |
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