Thomas A. Wakefield's Obituary
Thomas Arthur Wakefield, 62, passed away October 4, 2011.?áHe was born September 9, 1949 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas and Jeanne (Toth) Wakefield.?áIn addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Cassandra Wakefield in 1984; and sister, Linda Wakefield in 1974.?á He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Barbara Batchelor; daughters, Alessa (and her husband Arthur) Stover of Lehigh Acres, Florida, Tara Wakefield, Melissa (and her husband Paul) Herzog and Melinda Wakefield all of Columbus, Ohio; sisters, Elaine (and her husband Calvin) Bigley of Knox, Pennsylvania, Kathleen (and her husband, Daniel) Klingler of Emlenton, PA; brothers, Arthur Wakefield of Fort Myers, Florida and Harold (and his wife Valerie) Wakefield of Franklin, Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Brandon, Gavin, Seth, Gracey, Liliana, Evan and Logan. Thomas came to lee county in 1982 from Franklin, Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Estero United Methodist Church, Gator Alley ABATE of Florida, Florida Flywheelers, Ole Timers Tractor Club and International Harvester Collectors Club chapter 27 of Florida. He retired as a Fire Inspector for the Iona McGregor Fire District in 2008.?áHe loved spending time with his family and friends, riding and building antique motorcycles. There will be a visitation Saturday, October 8, 2011 from 11:00 to 2:00 at the Estero United Methodist Church, 8088 Lords Way St, Estero, FL 33928.?áFuneral service?áwill follow at 2:00PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House at www.rmhswfl.ejoinme.org.?á?á Condolences may be left at www.fortmyersmemorial.com.
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