George Eliot Wakeman
George Eliot Wakeman
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George had a career in the military with the United States Army and law enforcement for the Elyria Police Department, Ohio. George was a member of Marcus Pointe Baptist Church, Panhandle British Car Organization, Pensacola Softball Officials Association, Elyria Area Umpires Association. George had a passion for youth sports, British cars, and God/Country Guidance.
George was preceded in death by his father Andrew Eliot Wakeman and mother Violet "Gail" Wakeman.
George is survived by his wife, Bridget Carla Wakeman, daughter Carrie Morrow (Russ); daughter Michelle Andujar; daughter Trisha Stratton (Ryan); son Brad Eliot Wakeman (Andrea); daughter Claire Godwin; grandchildren Joseph, Audrey, Nevalene and Osi; and sisters Linda Wakeman, Nancy Matschke, Susan Goree (Ned) and Priscilla Jennings (John).
A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, February 18, 2024, at 3:17pm (his badge number), at Busch Funeral Home, 114 Second St., Elyria, OH. Visitation will be from 1-3pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or Tunnels to Towers Foundation.
Live streaming will be available. To view the service, please click on link: https://my.gather.app/remember/george-wakeman
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Rhela McCoy
February 6, 2024
A true friend, from the first time we met. A proud father, and grandfather. I was amazed at how well and easily he stepped in for Claire.
Always, busy, always helpful, always planning, always patient. A straight shooter who didn't beat around the bush...I appreciated his honesty, and that he was quick to laugh it off in those more serious moments. I am so thankful that you brought him and his children into our lives, Carla. Kenny has been lost without him. We will both miss him very much. It is comforting knowing his faith was so strong and now his pain is gone. He's received his own Hallmark-happy-ending and is in the presence of his Savior, Jesus.
Our prayers and most sincere condolences to the entire family.
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Bob Hennings
February 3, 2024
He was a fine man, a dam good soldier, a great mentor and a great CSM. He was great to work with. And he will be missed. Rest easy sargeamt major wakeman.
Larry Warrenfeltz
February 2, 2024
A great friend on the softball field and volleyball court. R.I.P George. We all miss you.
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