Morris "Jim" Wakeman, age 82, of La Porte, IN passed away at home early Tuesday morning May 8, 2012. He was born on October 20, 1929 to William & Nevada (McMillen) Wakeman in Union Mills, IN. On November 5, 1950 he married Evelyn Beck, who preceded him in death in 2001.
He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn J. Benson of La Porte; two grandchildren, Beck Ann (Nathan) Battleday of Wanatah, IN and John Benson of Michigan City; five great-grandchildren, Clayton, Wesley, Seth, Monica, & Jacob; one sister, Marlene Culver of Wanatah, IN; sister-in-law, Ann Rose of LaPorte one brother, Wayne Wakeman of Union Mills. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and 2 brothers.
Morris served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired from Ford Motor Company in 1989 and was a member of the First Church of God in La Porte.
A celebration of life service will be held Saturday May 12, 2012 at 10 AM with Pastor Jeff Zigler officiating at Cutler Funeral Home. A visitation will be held Friday May 11, 2012 from 5-8 PM at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Union Mills Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to First church of God, Building Fund.