Jr. Richard Lee Wakefield

Richard Lee Wakefield, Jr., 86, Oak Grove, MO, passed away September 26, 2020 at his home. Visitation will be 1PM, with services to follow at 2PM, Saturday, October 3 at Englewood Church, 10628 E. Winner Rd., Independence, MO 64052; private burial in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to City Union Mission or Englewood Church.

Richard was born July 30, 1934 in Hiawatha, KS. He was married to Cecelia Wakefield for 35 years. Richard was in the U.S. Navy and was a master electrician by trade. He was a member of Englewood Church for 51 years, a faithful contributor to various veterans and faith based organizations. He was a man of the Word and diligent about bringing God’s word to everyone he met. Richard was a kind and loving husband, father and brother who took time for everyone he met. He leaves behind a legacy of compassion for all men and a heart for those in need.

Richard was preceded in death by his father Richard Lee Wakefield, Sr. and his mother Veta Pearl Wakefield. Survivors include his wife Cecelia Ruth Wakefield; son Pastor Dan Wakefield and family; daughters Stephanie Wakefield and Rebecca Butcher and family of Oak Grove, MO; sister Glenda Goldsmith and family of Independence, MO; sister Roberta Wakefield of Independence, MO; stepson Steven Winfrey and family of Blue Springs, MO; stepson Chris Winfrey and family of Claremore, OK; 21 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be 1PM, service 2PM, Saturday, October 3 at Englewood Church, 10628 E. Winner Rd., Independence, MO; private burial in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, MO.