David Lynn Wiseman

David L. Wiseman, 64 of St. Augustine entered eternal life on November 21, 2022 after a long illness. David was born in Palatka, Florida and attended school in Putnam County and longtime resident of St. John’s County. He had lived a wonderful exiting life. He had three loves, The Lord, his beloved wife and best friend, Becky and the ocean. David was a well-known resident of Crescent Beach mainly because of his love of the ocean. Many old timers remember seeing David as a young man on SR 207 with surf board in hand and thumb out. He started out and worked at Pomars and Time Out Lounge where he would become “family” to many. Later, David went to trade school where he learned to work on boat motors, then found his forever passion as a Captain of a Tugboat where he would spend the remainder of his life on the Ocean, close to God. David worked in the marine transport and marine construction industry for 30 years. Positions and credentials held during this time included Marine Operations Manager, USCG Licensed Captain, and a Certified Diesel Mechanic. David possessed the unique capability of being able to build a tugboat from scratch, assemble a crew, and then navigate his vessel anywhere along the Gulf of Mexico or Southeast U.S. As Marine Operations Manager he helped to build infrastructure that is important to American waterways. David was a key component in constructing commercial barge line mooring facilities at an Ohio River Lock & Dam. He handled all marine operations for a bridge construction project located near Savannah, GA that connected the mainland to an island that housed the U.S. Coast Guard Base – Tybee Island, the Savannah River Ship Pilots dock, and Fort Pulaski National Park. David played a large roll in improving navigation for Ship traffic on two separate projects that sought to decrease river shoaling through construction of a series of training dikes at the Mouth of the Mississippi River. He also spent an ample amount of time helping with floodwall construction for the protection of Southeast Louisiana. David truly loved projects that involved mitigation of marine environments. He was a primary manager for the largest publicly funded oyster reef restoration project located in the Galveston Bay complex. He managed all marine operations for a reef constructed of boulders offshore the West Coast of Florida. Keep in mind that the projects listed are just a few of which David helped to complete. The marine industry will struggle to find an adequate replacement. He met Becky 34 years ago and worshiped the ground she walked on. Wherever you saw David you saw Becky, the two wore the same outfits so if one got lost the other could always be found. As most people said, they were two peas in a pod. David loved fishing with his brothers and often told tales of their trips, never giving up the true location of where the fish were caught. David also loved paddle boarding , fishing, hunting and playing beach tennis. He loved the world and was the most positive joyful person you would meet. He never met a stranger because everyone was a new friend and amazingly became a close friend. More than anything he was on fire for the Lord. He didn’t just speak about the Lord he lived for the Lord in every action he had. David will be missed dearly. David is preceded in death by his father Delano Wiseman, Sr. and mother, Marlene Wiseman. His is survived by his wife, of 28 years Rebecca (Becky)Wiseman of St Augustine, 4 brothers, Delano Wiseman, Jr. (Linda) Palatka, John Wiseman (Linda)Rockledge, Robert (Kent) Wiseman (Peggy) Ocala, Paul Wiseman (Susan) Charlotte, South Carolina and sister, Sherryl (James) Sessor of Jacksonville and many amazing nieces, nephews, and cousins. A celebration of life will be held at 1pm on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Crescent Beach Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Crescent Beach Baptist Church, www.crescentbeachbaptist.com

David Lynn Wiseman

January 21, 1958 - November 21, 2022