Dr. Thomas Victor Wakefield, age 56 died Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at his home in Maury County, Tennessee. He was a native of Marshall County, Tennessee and son of Alfred and Lillian Wakefield of Lewisburg. He was educated in Marshall County, attending the University of Tennessee and receiving his Doctorate of Veterinarian Medicine from Auburn University in Alabama. He owned Lewisburg Animal Clinic in Lewisburg and was a member of the Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two daughters, Deidra Dwyer and Kristy Sullivan both of Spring Hill, one son, Daniel Wakefield of Columbia, brother, Dr. Ray Wakefield of Lewisburg, and special friend, Sheryl McCaleb.

The family has requested no flowers. Donations may be made in memory of Dr. Victor Wakefield to the Boy Scouts of America 6031 Lee Highway Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421, Tennessee Children’s Home P.O. Box 10 Spring Hill, Tennessee 37174, Helping Hands International Missions P.O. Box 9185 Columbia, South Carolina 29290, or Foundation for Veterinarian Technology Scholarship Columbia State Community College 1665 Hampshire Pike Columbia, Tennessee 38401.

The family will be at Church Street Church of Christ Saturday, August 16, 2008 from noon until 3:00 p.m. for visitation. A memorial service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m.