Biography: John Doyle Wise, M.D. of Little Rock died Tuesday, September 26, 2006. He was born in Bryant, AR to James Samuel and Grace Crawford Wise. He attended Bryant schools, graduating from Ouachita Baptist University and receiving his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Science. Dr. Wise served his internship at Baptist Hospital. From 1955 to 1957 he attended Air Force Flight Surgeon School in San Antonio,TX then served in Greenville, MS. In 1954 he married Lila Anne Herring Robinson, who predeceased him in 2002. He had a private practice for two years in Booneville, AR and 20 years in Malvern. Dr. Wise was employed by the Veteran’s Administration for 30 years as Head of the Alcoholic Detox Department at Ft. Roots where he received an Excellence of Service Award. His department was recipient of many awards under his direction. He was also a Diplomat of the American Board of Family Practitioners. He loved fishing, hunting and enjoyed traveling with Anne. He is survived by his daughters: Melody Anne Wise of Batesville, AR and Cynthia Wise-Shell and her husband David of Little Rock, his son: John Doyle Wise, Jr. and his wife Rhonda of Batesville, a brother: Dr. Walter Paul Wise of Dallas, TX, and six grandchildren: Katherine Diane Shell, Spc. Matthew David Shell, Christopher and Brandon Burns, and J. R. and Carol Anne Wise. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Lynn Lindsey. Memorials may be made to either the Arkansas Art Center or Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. Arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.