Gary Wayne Wakefield, age 71 of Tuscaloosa, passed away on June 27, 2026.
Gary was born August 14, 1954, and spent the majority of his life in Double Springs, Alabama, before moving to Tuscaloosa in 2017 to be closer to his cherished grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday, July 6, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Double Springs, where the service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at Winston Memorial Cemetery in Haleyville. Brother George Whitten, Reverend Keith Pugh and Brother Shawn Blanton will officiate.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Noah and Flora Cobb and Howard and Lena Wakefield; his parents, Lloyd “Buck” and Jean Wakefield; his brother, Steven Wakefield; his nephew, Bradley Wakefield; and his in‑laws, Alfred and Vernie Townsend.
Gary is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Karen Wakefield; his sons, Josh (Julie) and Jobe; his grandchildren, Caroline, Grant, and James; sister Gina (Bill) Tittle and a loving extended family and many lifelong friends.