Obituary of John Wakefield

Mr. John Wakefield, Jr., 88, of Mailler Street, Titusville, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2014 at his residence. John was born in Titusville on May 11, 1926 to the late John and Anna Wigren Wakefield. John was married to Carol Moore, who preceded him in death on October 11, 1991. John attended Titusville schools. He was a veteran having served in the US Navy during WW II. He entered the service on April 18, 1944 at Erie, served on the USS Elizabeth C. Stanton, and was honorably discharged on May 12, 1946 at Bainbridge, MD. John worked for BDI, Inc. in California as a sales representative for over eighteen years before his retirement. John loved his family and friends, woodworking, music, and singing. He was a member of the Bruce Shorts Post 5958 VFW. John is survived by one son, John M. Wakefield and wife Stephanie of Upland, CA; three daughters, Kathleen Bird and husband Gary of Apple Valley, CA, Karen Long of Rancho Cucamonga, CA, and Kristen Cumming and husband Bruce of Livermore, CA; five grandchildren, Jessica, Justin, Hannah, Tyler, and Andrew; numerous nieces and nephews; and his companion, Ruth Goodwill. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two brothers, William and George Wakefield; and two sisters, Betty Southwick and Eleanor Reib. No public calling hours or funeral service will be observed. Arrangements are under the direction of the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, Inc., 303 N. Washington Street, Titusville, PA 16354. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bruce Shorts Post 5958 VFW, 206 Saint John Street, Titusville, PA 16354 or to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311.