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In Loving Memory of

Byron L. Wakefield

December 8th, 1929 - March 4th, 2024

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Obituary

Byron Lee “Bud” Wakefield, 94, of Jupiter died Monday, March 4, at home after an extended illness. A resident of Jupiter since 1967, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1947-67, retiring as a Chief Electronics Technician. After retirement, he worked for a number of companies before opening Jupiter Hitch in 1977.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Nancy Willrick Wakefield; son Michael Wakefield (Charlyn) of Okeechobee; daughter Cheryl Puletti (Paul) of Babcock Ranch; and son Stephen Wakefield (Robin) of Buckhead Ridge. He was predeceased by a son, David.

Bud also leaves behind grandchildren Heather Hammen (Jesse) of Oveido; Brett Wakefield (Jenn) of Stuart; Sara Childers of LaBelle; Jacob Wakefield (Tara) of Hobe Sound; Sandi Taylor, of LaBelle; and Jessica Montgomery (Dustin) of Jupiter.

Also surviving are seven great grandchildren: Destiny, Logan, Jayden, Nick, Bella, Olivia, and Walker.

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The family requests donations be made to Loxahatchee River Historical Society, Attention: Finance Department, 500 Capt. Armour’s Way, Jupiter, FL 33469, or online at Jupiterlighthouse.org.

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FUNERAL SERVICE

Date & Time Friday 04/05/2024 at 01:30 PM

Address Palm Beach National Chapel
10055 Heritage Farms Road
Lake Worth, FL 33449

BURIAL INFORMATION

Date & Time Friday 04/05/2024 at 03:00 PM

Address South Florida National Cemetery
6501 FL-7
Lake Worth, FL 33449

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