Obituary for Tommy Neal Wakefield
Tommy Neal Wakefield passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, in Byrd Hospital ICU, Leesville, LA after a fall, broken hip, and a general health decline. His care in ICU was professional and compassionate. Tommy was born December 13, 1941, in Murfreesboro, Arkansas to Rufe and Chloe Wakefield. At the age of 2, he and his family moved to Leesville for his father’s job with the KCS Railroad.
Tommy graduated from Leesville High School in 1959. He married Dana Russell in 1965 and they had two boys, Christopher Neal and Jeffrey Franklin. Tommy retired from the post office but the job in life that he loved was role play at Fort Polk. His faith in God, his many friends from the postal work, role play, and life in Vernon Parish were instrumental in helping him to cope with the loss of his son Jeff in 2020 and wife Dana in 2021. Tommy enjoyed bass fishing and LSU sports. He always attended or listened to LHS football every Friday night.
Tommy is survived by his son Chris Wakefield, his sister Ruth Cryer (Bruce), his nephew Paul (Chas), and his niece Lisa Davis (Chris), two great nieces, and two great nephews. Also his beloved canines Bella and Squirt.
His wishes were to be cremated and no memorial service. The family appreciates your prayers and well wishes.
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