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Rock Wakefield

Rock D'Armond Wakefield

SEPTEMBER 22, 1953 – DECEMBER 2, 2022

Obituary of Rock D'Armond Wakefield

IN THE CARE OF

Griggs-Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors

It is with great sadness that the family of Rock Wakefield announce his sudden passing on Friday,

December 2, 2022 at the age of 69. Rock was born September 22, 1953 to Hays and June Wakefield. He grew up in Amarillo, where he later graduated from Tascosa High School. He worked for Santa Fe Railroad as a Locomotive Engineer for over 40 years. He was a talented guitar player and an avid collector. He brought many people laughter and great joy with his big personality and sense of humor. Rock’s charisma was unequaled.

He is preceded in death by his father Hays Wakefield, his oldest son Chad Wakefield; his grandmother

Jewel Wakefield and his step-mother Jackie Wakefield.

Left to cherish his memory is his mother June Hart; his children: son Quincy Wakefield, oldest daughter

Khaki Wakefield; youngest daughter Tennessee Scanio and husband Joseph, his half-brother Derek

Wakefield. Grandchildren: Cash, Kyan, Kasyn, Kamdyn, Charlie, Vivian and Colette along with his dear

friend Mary Freeman.

A memorial service is being held to celebrate his life on December 17, 2022 at 2pm at

Griggs-Schooler-Gordon Funeral Home located at 5400 Bell Street in Amarillo, TX 79109



 
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12/12/22 11:51 AM #1    

Susan(Missy) Hopson (Ashley)

I am sad to hear of Rock's passing.  I remember him from high school!  He was always making everyone laugh. My heart goes out to his many loved ones. Missy


12/13/22 08:05 PM #2    

Brad Wilson

I knew Rocky since our Crockett days but not all that well, until the summer of 1970 when he , Tom Southworth, John Evans and I worked at Sav-A-Stop on Washington Avenue unloading railroad boxcars, then filling school supply orders, and then loading railroad boxcars with the filled orders. I was smaller and not as strong as Rocky and Tom and they liked to give me grief but I gave it back. I also had John Evans backing me up and within a couple of weeks we were all friends. RIP- Rocky 


12/16/22 08:20 PM #3    

Chris Schomburg

Rock and I were best buds at Crockett. We had a lot of adventures. Got in a lot of trouble. Had some of the best times of my young life. You couldn't ask for a more sincere, trustworthy friend than Rocky. I'm glad I got to spend a few hours with him when I came up for the last reunion. I will alway cherish my memories with "the Duke"

We were in a band together in 7th grade. We were going to kick the Beatles ass! 🤣

Forever your friend ❤️


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