James Gilbert Wakeman Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Gilbert Wakeman of Bedford, Pennsylvania, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James Gilbert left this world on August 13, 2025 at the age of 79, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Gilbert Wakeman or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though James Gilbert may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hiram Wakeman and Mary Ruth Wakeman (Beydler); his brother Fred Wakeman; and his sister-in-law Dixie Defibaugh. He is survived by: his wife Susan Wakeman (Defibaugh) of Bedford; his children, Tammy Wakeman of Bedford and Scott Wakeman (Stacey) of Bedford; his grandchildren, Levi Wakeman (Emily) and Ramsey Wakeman; and his great grandchild Jackson James Wakeman.
