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Submitted: 12/3/13 • Approved: 12/3/13 • Last Updated: 12/6/13 • R962268-G0-S3
March 29, 1945 - April 26, 2009
FIELDS, SR., EDWARD E. 64, of Pottsville, AR, received his invitation to join his Heavenly Father, Sunday, April 26, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family. The son of Paul Edward Fields and Mable Ford, he was born March 29, 1945 in Miami, OK. He married Phyllis Williams on March 22, 1966, in Waco, TX. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #3928. He lived 20 years in Corpus Christi, TX, the owner of Fields Lathe & Plastering. He was the owner/operator of Fields Maintenance in Orlando, FL, before retiring to Arkansas. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and working on his farm in Pottsville. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Fields; mother and stepfather, Mable and Albert Murray and sister, Patsy McGuire. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Phyllis Fields of Pottsville, AR; three sons, Eddie Fields and wife Lisa of Orlando, FL, Mike Fields and wife Laura of Dover, AR, Joey Fields and wife Beth of Pottsville, AR; stepdaughter, Laura Bailey of Oklahoma City, OK; eight granddaughters, Erika Glenn and husband Rocky of Orlando, FL, Ashley and Lainey Fields of Orlando, FL, Jennifer and Jacqueline Fields of Dover, AR, Caitlin and Brooklin Fields of Pottsville, AR, Krista Vick of Gosnell, AR; two grandsons, Evan Fields of Dover, AR and Jimmy Vick of Gosnell, AR; two great granddaughters, Layla Glenn of Orlando, FL; Kylie Vick of Gosnell, AR; one sister, Loretta Fuller and husband Jim of Fulton, MO; three brothers, James Fields and wife Ellen of Wichita, KS, Frank Fields and wife Carol of Melrose, FL, Joe Lawrence and wife Susie of Henderson, NV; and several nieces, nephews and other family friends. Funeral service was at 10AM, Thursday, April 30, 2009 at Humphrey Chapel, Russellville, AR, with the Rev. Danny Green officiating. Burial was at Rest Haven Memorial Park at Russellville under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Active pallbearers were Eddie Fields, Joey Fields, Evan Fields, Rev. Tim Fields, Dr. Randall Fuller and Don Paul. Honorary pallbearers were Frank Williams, Harry Shannon, Mike Stricklin and all of his brothers at the FOE 3928. Visitation was Wednesday, 5-7PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fraternal Order of Eagles; Needy Children's Christmas Fund, 3016 East 16th Street, Suite A, Russellville, AR 72802. Internet obituary and online guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com -
Contributed on 12/3/13
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