Bill Wiseman

Bill was born in Rhinehart, Texas on November 24, 1929 to the parents of Wilson and Lola Wiseman. He had an older sister named Virgie. Bill graduated from Mesquite High School and joined the military soon after. After serving his country he came back to Dallas and started his career with the Dallas County Sheriff's Department in February 1953. He met and married the women of his dreams in 1958 and had an instant family because not only did he now have a wife, he also had a daughter Connie. A couple of years after that Bill, Ceil and Connie welcomed a son to the family, Eric and a couple of years after Eric, Scott were born and the family was complete. Bill's career with the sheriff’s Department lasted until 1981. He became head of security at Belo Corporation. Bill ran for sheriff in 1984 and lost. He soon went to work for Constable Don Ashlock and worked with the constable’s office until his retirement in 1986. Retirement for Bill was wonderful. He now had all the time he needed for all the projects he wanted done. He would go to the Beef House restaurant everyday. Soon he was known as the "King of the Beef House", you could find him there holding court daily. Bill Passed from this life on January 23, 2011 at the age of 81. Bill never met a stranger, so everyone who knew Bill loved and respected him. Bill loved people and people loved him. Funeral Services will be held 12:00 noon Friday January 28, 2011 at Eastgate Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ken Ashlock officiating. Interment to follow at Pleasant Mound Cemetery, Dallas, Texas. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Thursday at Eastgate Funeral Home