George Wakefield's Obituary
George Wakefield, 71, of Decatur died Wednesday November 18, 2009 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
George was born on July 26, 1938 in Decatur the son of Charles and Wilda Myers Wakefield. He worked for CAT as a mechanic from 1974-1995. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed collecting 1949 Mercury car collectibles. He married Shirley Waddell in Fort Benning, GA on March 7, 1959.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley; son, Charles R. Wakefield Vickie of Decatur; and sister, June Burdine Gary of Decatur.
He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Melissa Wakefield.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Private family graveside in Macon County Memorial Park will be at a later date.
The family of George Wakefield is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL.
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