John Allen Wyze

John A. Wyze, 68, of Mineola, died October 30 in a Tyler hospital after a long illness. He was born September 1, 1945 in Garden City, Kansas to the late Maynard E. “Buck” and Cleta “Babe” Wyze.

He worked as a Drilling Superintendent-Manager all over the world in East and West Africa, Burma, Indonesia, Oman, Columbia, Trinidad, Poland and Great Britain. He made many friends among his workmates and the citizens of these countries. He was a Mason for 41 years,

Besides his parents, John is preceded in death by two brothers.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Shelia, of Mineola, TX, a son, John and his wife Donna of Cokato, MN, a daughter, Teresa and husband Steve of Bozeman, MT and five grandchildren.