Charles Everett “Chuck” Wakefield

Charles Everett “Chuck” Wakefield, 75, of Monett passed away June 26, 2022 in his home. He was born to Charles Earl and Lois Virginia (Howell) Wakefield on June 24, 1947 in Kansas City.
Wakefield joined the United States Navy before his 18 birthday, June 14, 1965 with permission from his parents. His last duty assignment was the USS Providence CLG-6 (Guided Missile Cruiser). During his service to our country, he received the Vietnam Service Medal, 1 Bronze Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device and the National Defense Service Medal.
Wakefield was a Life Member of VFW Post #4207 in Monett in which he served as a Trustee and on the Home Committee for numerous years. His latest passion was working on the designing and building of the Veterans Memorial in front of the Post Home.
He retired from Missouri Supermarket Builders after 28 years as a Superintendent. He built and remodeled Ramey, Price Cutter, Summer Fresh, Rapid Roberts and so many more. He worked all over the state of Missouri, and Oklahoma and Arkansas.
Wakefield was united in marriage to Danetta (Reed) on Oct. 10, 1997 in Cassville. He is survived by wife Danetta. His children Penny Allen (Tim), US Air force Retired; Lyndsey Allen (Rick), US Army Retired; Randy Keith (Sarah), Mike Keith (Leslie); Kenneth Keith; Veronica Hall and Kenny Wilke; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two  sisters: Jeany Ray (Joel “Ray”); and Suzie Witte (Rick Haase); one sister-in-law Annie Wakefield and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Charles and Lois Wakefield; brother: Kyland Wakefield; one grandchild: Jordan Keith; one brother-n-law: Ronnie Witte and one sister-in-law: Dalene Wallace.
A celebration of life will be held from 1-3 p.m. on July 30, 2022 at VFW Post #4207 in Monett.  His ashes will be inurned at the National Cemetery in Springfield.
Memorial donations for Wakefield can be made to the VFW Post #4207 Veterans Memorial Fund.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett.