Paul James Wakeford Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Paul James Wakeford (Durham, North Carolina). Paul, born on September 13, 1946, passed away on July 23, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Paul James Wakeford to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Lawrence Wakeford, Sr. and Catharine Wakeford; his sister Kathleen; his stepmother Lillian Wakeford; and his stepbrother Jackie Mangan.

He is survived by: his significant other Douglas Hatcher; his brother Larry Wakeford (Peggy) of Burlington, NC; his niece Katie Wakeford (Gregg) of Durham, NC; his nephew Mike Wakeford (Leslie) of Winston-Salem, NC; his great-nephew Arthur Wakeford; his great-niece Evelyn Wakeford; his stepsister Margaret Mangan; and his sister-in-law Mary Nolan Wakeford (Kathryn Orticelle).

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