James Edward "Jim" Wakefield's Obituary
James Edward “Jim” Wakefield, 70, of Shamrock died Monday June 28, 2021 in Shamrock.
Funeral Services will be Friday, July 02, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the First Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Howard, officiating. Burial will follow in Shamrock Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Shamrock.
Jim was born March 14, 1951, in Childress to Ted and Barbara Ann Orr Wakefield. Jim married Cheryl Jones in Childress on August 14, 1971. Jim was a pharmacist and lived in Shamrock for 43 years.
Jim was a member of Shamrock Country Club, Lions Club, and Boosters Club. He received Business of the Year for Buy for Less Pharmacy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Barry of Oxnard, CA; and a sister, Diane of Childress.
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl of Shamrock; son, Matt Wakefield and wife Monique of McKinney; daughter, Lindsay Wakefield of Wichita Falls; brother Joe of Oden, AR; and one grandchild, Mason of McKinney.
In lieu of flowers/memorials; Shamrock Community Education Fund or Meals on Wheels.
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