John Winston "Jack" Wakefield

John "Jack" Winston Wakefield III, age 90, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, in Roswell, Georgia. Born on February 28, 1935, in Nashville, Tennessee, Jack was the son of John Winston Wakefield Jr. and Rosalie Bobbette Spitz. He graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1953 and went on to graduate from Vanderbilt University in 1960. Jack worked in Sales/Marketing with the IBM Corporation from 1963 until his retirement in 1992. Jack served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956 during the Korean War. His service reflected his enduring commitment to duty and country. He was an active resident at St. George Village participating in multiple councils and activities. Jack grew up with a small family and never took for granted the family he created. He never missed an opportunity to reach out to old friends or spend time with his children and grandchildren. Jack lived his life taking care of others, always ready to step in and help in any way he could. He could often be found on the golf course or at the poker table. He is lovingly remembered by his children: Joe Wakefield; Meg Valz (Fred); Mike Wakefield (Gayla); and Marti Kenworthy (Owen). He was a proud grandfather to Jack Wakefield; Robert Wakefield; Maggie Petersen (Mike); Emily Valz; Max Valz (Lauren); Chason Wakefield; Caroline Wakefield; and Mikey Wakefield. Jack was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Margaret "Peggy" Halloran Wakefield and his parents. A Funeral Mass will be held on December 2, 2025, at 10:30 AM at St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church, 11330 Woodstock Road, Roswell, Georgia.In lieu of flowers, Jack asked that donations be made to: City of St. Jude’s, 2048 West Fairview Ave. Montgomery AL 36108 or Smile Train, PO Box 96231, Washington, DC 20090-6231

Wakefield, John Winston "Jack"