Billy C. Wakefield, age 76, of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on March 13, 2025. He was born in Little Rock on February 22, 1949 to Claudis Clyde Wakefield and Dele (Martindale) Wakefield.
Billy is preceded in death by his parents and sisters Barbara Martindale and Joan Wakefield.
He is survived by his daughter Jennifer Ryken, son-in-law James Ryken, nephew Billy Wayne Martindale, and 2 nieces DeeAnn Shepard and Lisa Dwiggins.
Billy proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.
A Graveside Service with Military Honors and inurnment will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025 at 12:00pm at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Friends and family are invited to a reception, immediately following the service, at Sir Loin’s Inn on JFK Boulevard in North Little Rock.
Memorials can be made to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) at https://www.dav.org/ways-to-give/
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
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So sorry for your families loss
Keeping you all in our Thoughts and Prayers.
Wishing peace and comfort to the whole family during this difficult time. May you find strength in the love of those around you and cherish the memories that bring you solace.
So sorry for the loss of your Dad, may God be with you during this time
Jen and James, I’m so sorry for your loss. Billy was a wonderful,Dad and Father-in-law. I know you both feel blessed to have had him in your lives. Please know how much I love you and my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Sending our love and prayers to the entire family!
Jen and James, and Billy‘s family,
Billy was a part of my young adulthood. I remember his mom and what a hard-working woman she was. When I think of Billy, I remember when he and Gladys were trying to sell the house over off Markham. Gladys had him paint the house blue. It was the only blue house within probably 50 miles. He was a good man, and a very hard worker. He will be fondly remembered.
It was probably the only blue house within 100 miles! All of the neighbors came out the Next few days, and looked at it for quite a long time. Billy was a good carpenter.
So sorry Jen and James and family. I never knew him but I know he was your dad and had an big impact on your life and help make you who you are. I know you loved him very much, praying for you guys. Love y’all.
Jen and James, Prayers of peace and comfort to you and the family. Johnny has a lot of fond memories of your dad.
We love you Jen and are so very sorry for the loss of your dad.
Dee Ann, Billy Wayne, and Lisa, my thoughts are with you during this time. I know that Bill loved all of you dearly and I know you will miss him very much. Don’t let those memories fade and you will always have him with you. All my love, Gladys
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