George Fields was the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Green Fields. On July 28, 1874, he married Mary Sheeks, daughter of David L. Sheeks and his second wife, Susan Horsey.
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1927, Bedford Times-Mail
GEORGE FIELDS DIES SUDDENLY
HEART ATTACK SUFFERED AT HIS HOME MONDAY AFTERNOON
BROTHER WITH HIM
Funeral Services from Late Residence Thursday 10:30 A.M.
George Fields, formerly city street commissioner and prominent citizen of this country for many years, died suddenly at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his home on a part of the Sheeks farm south of the city and the news of his passing spread like wildfire over the city coming as a great shock to the friends and acquaintances of the family.
Mr. Fields had been in his usual health all day and was enjoying a visit from his brother, William Fields, of Martin county, who had come up to spend the day with him. The brother was on a scaffold patching the ceiling when Mr. Fields came in and sat down in his favorite chair. Sensing that something was amiss the brother climbed down and went to him and found him unconscious, life becoming extinct within ten minutes of the heart attack he suffered. Mr. Fields had been in the city the day before and those who saw him were especially shocked to learn of his sudden demise. Albert J. Fields, the only son, perhaps felt the shock the more acutely from the fact that he was attending the funeral of his wife's grandfather in Harrodsburg, Ky, the family having been called there just Saturday on account of his fatal illness.
George Fields was born in Martin county to Joseph and Elizabeth Green fields October 27, 1854 where he was reared. He was a scion of a sturdy pioneer family, his paternal great, great grandfather Jeremiah Fields coming here from England in 1765 and took an active part at the birth of the nation for he declared his allegience to the colonies and fought in the Revolutionary war. His son Robert Fields was a soldier in the War of 1812. Absolum, son of Robert Fields, grand father of the deceased, came to Lawrence county in 1817 and settled near old Port Williams. His son Joseph Fields was born in Lawrence county, married Elizabeth Green and to them were born eight children, one of whom was George Fields. He was reared in Martin county and became one of the most prominent farmer citizens of that county. He was married July 26, 1874 to Miss Mary Sheeks, daughter of David L. and Susan Horsey Sheeks, among the most prominent and wealthy citizens of Lawrence county. They came to Lawrence county in 1878 for residence but after a short time returned to Martin county.
That he enjoyed the confidence and respect of the commonwealth of Martin county was evidenced by the fact that he not only served as county commissioner but was elected county treasurer for the term of four years, and so satisfactory were his endeavors that he was retained as chief assistant by his successor for four years.
To Mr. and Mrs. Fields were born five children, Addie now Mrs. Leonard of Indianapolis, Albert J. Fields of this city. Lizzie now Mrs. William Kilburn of Indianapolis, Laura M., wife of William Lynch of Lawrence county, and Fern now Mrs. A. D. Beeler of Indianapolis.
In 1907 the family came to Bedford for residence. While Mr. Fields had retired from active life as a farmer, he took an unusual interest in his civic life of the city. During his son's incumbency of the mayorality of the city, Mr. Fields served as city street commissioner, a post which he held with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the people of the city and was one of the most familiar figures about city hall.
Mr. Fields was of a quiet and unassuming nature, but as one who knew him intimately paid tribute "he was one of the most conscientious and warm hearted men and once he was your friend meant that he was a friend for all time." He was always devoted to his family and home interests. Especially between father and son was there a deep feeling for they were pals in a way for there were very few days that the elder man did not get around to the office of the son for a few words if not longer conversations, and that this deep understanding was mutual makes the wrench of the parting all the more sorrowful for the son.
After the death of Mrs. Fields in June 1917, Mr. Fields chose to live in his little house on the farm south of this city varied with visits to his widowed sister and brother in Martin county, active in a way to within a few minutes of the Grim Reaper's visit. He was a devout member of the Christian church with which he united in his boyhood days. Besides the immediate family he is survived by a brother William Fields, of Martin county, and two sisters Mrs. Flora Bridges, of Martin county and Mrs. Sallie White, of California and nine grandchildren.
OBITUARY from Mitchell Tribune, published Friday, Oct. 7, 1927
FIELDS RITES HELD THURSDAY
SERVICES FROM LATE RESIDENCE WERE LARGELY ATTENDED
LOVELY FLOWERS
Remains Laid To Rest In Sheeks Cemetery Following The Funeral Hour
The funeral services for George Fields, prominent citizen, who passed away suddenly Monday were held at the home south of the city Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock and were largely attended by relatives and friends of the family.
Rev. Glenn Bridges, pastor of the Mitchell Christian Church, very impressively conducted the services. After he had read an obituary notice of the deceased which told of his long useful life, his honest endeavors, and achievements, he paid a glowing tribute to the man who had lived his life that every leaf showed that it was well spent as a loyal husband, affectionate father, a staunch friend and neighbor, a life that had not been lived in vain for he had reared a family who could rise and call him blessed. The favorite hymns "Rock of Ages" and "Abide With Me" were tenderly intoned during the service.
The wonderful collection of exquisite floral offerings from friends who expressed their heartfelt sympathy to the grief stricken children of the deceased were in charge of eight nieces. The pallbearers were Homer Foster and Homer Sheeks of Stuttgart, Arkansas, Halbert Sheeks and Lawrence Sheeks, all brothers-in-law and nephews and cousins, Justice Fields, Joseph F. Chapman, Henry Fields and Gus Bridges. Burial was made in the Sheeks cemetery beside the grave of his wife.
Among the relatives from out of the county who were called here for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. David Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Kilburn, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Beeler, of Indianapolis, Homer Foster and Homer Sheeks, a niece of Mrs. Mable Gilbert and husband, of Stuttgart, Arkansas, Mr. and Mrs. Will Jenkins, of Louisville, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Alex Smith, of Ft. Wayne, Mrs. Mildred Horstman, of Peru, Mrs. Wilma Green, of Ft. Wayne, William Fields and Mrs. Ellen White, of Martin County, brother and sister of the deceased. The two other sisters were unable to be present, Mrs. Flora Bridges, of Martin County on account of illiness and Mrs. Ellie White, of California.
OBITUARY from Shoals News, published on October 7, 1927
DEATH CALLS FORMER TRESURER OF COUNTY
GEORGE FIELDS DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME NEAR HURON MONDAY MORNING
George W. Fields, aged seventy-three years, a former resident of Shoals and who is well remembered here, died Monday morning at 4 o'clock at his hom on thee Sheeks farm, south of Huron. His passing is said to have been sudden and unexpected.
Mr. Fields was born in this county, October 27, 1854, and spent the greater part of his life here. He was a son of the late Joseph Fields. His great-great-grandfather, Jeremiah Fields, came over from England in 1765 and fought with the Continental forces in the revolutionary war.
Mr. Fields married a daughter of the late David Sheeks. She died several years ago. Five children of their union survive--Mrs. Ada [sic] Leonard, of Indianapolis; Albert J. Fields, of Bedford; Mrs. William Kilburn, of Indianapolis; Mrs. Laura Lynch, of Lawrence county, and A. B. Beeler of Indianapolis.
During his residence in Shoals Mr. Fields served efficiently as treasurer of Martin county.
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1927, Bedford Times-Mail
GEORGE FIELDS DIES SUDDENLY
HEART ATTACK SUFFERED AT HIS HOME MONDAY AFTERNOON
BROTHER WITH HIM
Funeral Services from Late Residence Thursday 10:30 A.M.
George Fields, formerly city street commissioner and prominent citizen of this country for many years, died suddenly at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his home on a part of the Sheeks farm south of the city and the news of his passing spread like wildfire over the city coming as a great shock to the friends and acquaintances of the family.
Mr. Fields had been in his usual health all day and was enjoying a visit from his brother, William Fields, of Martin county, who had come up to spend the day with him. The brother was on a scaffold patching the ceiling when Mr. Fields came in and sat down in his favorite chair. Sensing that something was amiss the brother climbed down and went to him and found him unconscious, life becoming extinct within ten minutes of the heart attack he suffered. Mr. Fields had been in the city the day before and those who saw him were especially shocked to learn of his sudden demise. Albert J. Fields, the only son, perhaps felt the shock the more acutely from the fact that he was attending the funeral of his wife's grandfather in Harrodsburg, Ky, the family having been called there just Saturday on account of his fatal illness.
George Fields was born in Martin county to Joseph and Elizabeth Green fields October 27, 1854 where he was reared. He was a scion of a sturdy pioneer family, his paternal great, great grandfather Jeremiah Fields coming here from England in 1765 and took an active part at the birth of the nation for he declared his allegience to the colonies and fought in the Revolutionary war. His son Robert Fields was a soldier in the War of 1812. Absolum, son of Robert Fields, grand father of the deceased, came to Lawrence county in 1817 and settled near old Port Williams. His son Joseph Fields was born in Lawrence county, married Elizabeth Green and to them were born eight children, one of whom was George Fields. He was reared in Martin county and became one of the most prominent farmer citizens of that county. He was married July 26, 1874 to Miss Mary Sheeks, daughter of David L. and Susan Horsey Sheeks, among the most prominent and wealthy citizens of Lawrence county. They came to Lawrence county in 1878 for residence but after a short time returned to Martin county.
That he enjoyed the confidence and respect of the commonwealth of Martin county was evidenced by the fact that he not only served as county commissioner but was elected county treasurer for the term of four years, and so satisfactory were his endeavors that he was retained as chief assistant by his successor for four years.
To Mr. and Mrs. Fields were born five children, Addie now Mrs. Leonard of Indianapolis, Albert J. Fields of this city. Lizzie now Mrs. William Kilburn of Indianapolis, Laura M., wife of William Lynch of Lawrence county, and Fern now Mrs. A. D. Beeler of Indianapolis.
In 1907 the family came to Bedford for residence. While Mr. Fields had retired from active life as a farmer, he took an unusual interest in his civic life of the city. During his son's incumbency of the mayorality of the city, Mr. Fields served as city street commissioner, a post which he held with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the people of the city and was one of the most familiar figures about city hall.
Mr. Fields was of a quiet and unassuming nature, but as one who knew him intimately paid tribute "he was one of the most conscientious and warm hearted men and once he was your friend meant that he was a friend for all time." He was always devoted to his family and home interests. Especially between father and son was there a deep feeling for they were pals in a way for there were very few days that the elder man did not get around to the office of the son for a few words if not longer conversations, and that this deep understanding was mutual makes the wrench of the parting all the more sorrowful for the son.
After the death of Mrs. Fields in June 1917, Mr. Fields chose to live in his little house on the farm south of this city varied with visits to his widowed sister and brother in Martin county, active in a way to within a few minutes of the Grim Reaper's visit. He was a devout member of the Christian church with which he united in his boyhood days. Besides the immediate family he is survived by a brother William Fields, of Martin county, and two sisters Mrs. Flora Bridges, of Martin county and Mrs. Sallie White, of California and nine grandchildren.
OBITUARY from Mitchell Tribune, published Friday, Oct. 7, 1927
FIELDS RITES HELD THURSDAY
SERVICES FROM LATE RESIDENCE WERE LARGELY ATTENDED
LOVELY FLOWERS
Remains Laid To Rest In Sheeks Cemetery Following The Funeral Hour
The funeral services for George Fields, prominent citizen, who passed away suddenly Monday were held at the home south of the city Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock and were largely attended by relatives and friends of the family.
Rev. Glenn Bridges, pastor of the Mitchell Christian Church, very impressively conducted the services. After he had read an obituary notice of the deceased which told of his long useful life, his honest endeavors, and achievements, he paid a glowing tribute to the man who had lived his life that every leaf showed that it was well spent as a loyal husband, affectionate father, a staunch friend and neighbor, a life that had not been lived in vain for he had reared a family who could rise and call him blessed. The favorite hymns "Rock of Ages" and "Abide With Me" were tenderly intoned during the service.
The wonderful collection of exquisite floral offerings from friends who expressed their heartfelt sympathy to the grief stricken children of the deceased were in charge of eight nieces. The pallbearers were Homer Foster and Homer Sheeks of Stuttgart, Arkansas, Halbert Sheeks and Lawrence Sheeks, all brothers-in-law and nephews and cousins, Justice Fields, Joseph F. Chapman, Henry Fields and Gus Bridges. Burial was made in the Sheeks cemetery beside the grave of his wife.
Among the relatives from out of the county who were called here for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. David Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Kilburn, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Beeler, of Indianapolis, Homer Foster and Homer Sheeks, a niece of Mrs. Mable Gilbert and husband, of Stuttgart, Arkansas, Mr. and Mrs. Will Jenkins, of Louisville, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Alex Smith, of Ft. Wayne, Mrs. Mildred Horstman, of Peru, Mrs. Wilma Green, of Ft. Wayne, William Fields and Mrs. Ellen White, of Martin County, brother and sister of the deceased. The two other sisters were unable to be present, Mrs. Flora Bridges, of Martin County on account of illiness and Mrs. Ellie White, of California.
OBITUARY from Shoals News, published on October 7, 1927
DEATH CALLS FORMER TRESURER OF COUNTY
GEORGE FIELDS DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME NEAR HURON MONDAY MORNING
George W. Fields, aged seventy-three years, a former resident of Shoals and who is well remembered here, died Monday morning at 4 o'clock at his hom on thee Sheeks farm, south of Huron. His passing is said to have been sudden and unexpected.
Mr. Fields was born in this county, October 27, 1854, and spent the greater part of his life here. He was a son of the late Joseph Fields. His great-great-grandfather, Jeremiah Fields, came over from England in 1765 and fought with the Continental forces in the revolutionary war.
Mr. Fields married a daughter of the late David Sheeks. She died several years ago. Five children of their union survive--Mrs. Ada [sic] Leonard, of Indianapolis; Albert J. Fields, of Bedford; Mrs. William Kilburn, of Indianapolis; Mrs. Laura Lynch, of Lawrence county, and A. B. Beeler of Indianapolis.
During his residence in Shoals Mr. Fields served efficiently as treasurer of Martin county.
George Fields was the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Green Fields. On July 28, 1874, he married Mary Sheeks, daughter of David L. Sheeks and his second wife, Susan Horsey.
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1927, Bedford Times-Mail
GEORGE FIELDS DIES SUDDENLY
HEART ATTACK SUFFERED AT HIS HOME MONDAY AFTERNOON
BROTHER WITH HIM
Funeral Services from Late Residence Thursday 10:30 A.M.
George Fields, formerly city street commissioner and prominent citizen of this country for many years, died suddenly at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his home on a part of the Sheeks farm south of the city and the news of his passing spread like wildfire over the city coming as a great shock to the friends and acquaintances of the family.
Mr. Fields had been in his usual health all day and was enjoying a visit from his brother, William Fields, of Martin county, who had come up to spend the day with him. The brother was on a scaffold patching the ceiling when Mr. Fields came in and sat down in his favorite chair. Sensing that something was amiss the brother climbed down and went to him and found him unconscious, life becoming extinct within ten minutes of the heart attack he suffered. Mr. Fields had been in the city the day before and those who saw him were especially shocked to learn of his sudden demise. Albert J. Fields, the only son, perhaps felt the shock the more acutely from the fact that he was attending the funeral of his wife's grandfather in Harrodsburg, Ky, the family having been called there just Saturday on account of his fatal illness.
George Fields was born in Martin county to Joseph and Elizabeth Green fields October 27, 1854 where he was reared. He was a scion of a sturdy pioneer family, his paternal great, great grandfather Jeremiah Fields coming here from England in 1765 and took an active part at the birth of the nation for he declared his allegience to the colonies and fought in the Revolutionary war. His son Robert Fields was a soldier in the War of 1812. Absolum, son of Robert Fields, grand father of the deceased, came to Lawrence county in 1817 and settled near old Port Williams. His son Joseph Fields was born in Lawrence county, married Elizabeth Green and to them were born eight children, one of whom was George Fields. He was reared in Martin county and became one of the most prominent farmer citizens of that county. He was married July 26, 1874 to Miss Mary Sheeks, daughter of David L. and Susan Horsey Sheeks, among the most prominent and wealthy citizens of Lawrence county. They came to Lawrence county in 1878 for residence but after a short time returned to Martin county.
That he enjoyed the confidence and respect of the commonwealth of Martin county was evidenced by the fact that he not only served as county commissioner but was elected county treasurer for the term of four years, and so satisfactory were his endeavors that he was retained as chief assistant by his successor for four years.
To Mr. and Mrs. Fields were born five children, Addie now Mrs. Leonard of Indianapolis, Albert J. Fields of this city. Lizzie now Mrs. William Kilburn of Indianapolis, Laura M., wife of William Lynch of Lawrence county, and Fern now Mrs. A. D. Beeler of Indianapolis.
In 1907 the family came to Bedford for residence. While Mr. Fields had retired from active life as a farmer, he took an unusual interest in his civic life of the city. During his son's incumbency of the mayorality of the city, Mr. Fields served as city street commissioner, a post which he held with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the people of the city and was one of the most familiar figures about city hall.
Mr. Fields was of a quiet and unassuming nature, but as one who knew him intimately paid tribute "he was one of the most conscientious and warm hearted men and once he was your friend meant that he was a friend for all time." He was always devoted to his family and home interests. Especially between father and son was there a deep feeling for they were pals in a way for there were very few days that the elder man did not get around to the office of the son for a few words if not longer conversations, and that this deep understanding was mutual makes the wrench of the parting all the more sorrowful for the son.
After the death of Mrs. Fields in June 1917, Mr. Fields chose to live in his little house on the farm south of this city varied with visits to his widowed sister and brother in Martin county, active in a way to within a few minutes of the Grim Reaper's visit. He was a devout member of the Christian church with which he united in his boyhood days. Besides the immediate family he is survived by a brother William Fields, of Martin county, and two sisters Mrs. Flora Bridges, of Martin county and Mrs. Sallie White, of California and nine grandchildren.
OBITUARY from Mitchell Tribune, published Friday, Oct. 7, 1927
FIELDS RITES HELD THURSDAY
SERVICES FROM LATE RESIDENCE WERE LARGELY ATTENDED
LOVELY FLOWERS
Remains Laid To Rest In Sheeks Cemetery Following The Funeral Hour
The funeral services for George Fields, prominent citizen, who passed away suddenly Monday were held at the home south of the city Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock and were largely attended by relatives and friends of the family.
Rev. Glenn Bridges, pastor of the Mitchell Christian Church, very impressively conducted the services. After he had read an obituary notice of the deceased which told of his long useful life, his honest endeavors, and achievements, he paid a glowing tribute to the man who had lived his life that every leaf showed that it was well spent as a loyal husband, affectionate father, a staunch friend and neighbor, a life that had not been lived in vain for he had reared a family who could rise and call him blessed. The favorite hymns "Rock of Ages" and "Abide With Me" were tenderly intoned during the service.
The wonderful collection of exquisite floral offerings from friends who expressed their heartfelt sympathy to the grief stricken children of the deceased were in charge of eight nieces. The pallbearers were Homer Foster and Homer Sheeks of Stuttgart, Arkansas, Halbert Sheeks and Lawrence Sheeks, all brothers-in-law and nephews and cousins, Justice Fields, Joseph F. Chapman, Henry Fields and Gus Bridges. Burial was made in the Sheeks cemetery beside the grave of his wife.
Among the relatives from out of the county who were called here for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. David Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Kilburn, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Beeler, of Indianapolis, Homer Foster and Homer Sheeks, a niece of Mrs. Mable Gilbert and husband, of Stuttgart, Arkansas, Mr. and Mrs. Will Jenkins, of Louisville, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Alex Smith, of Ft. Wayne, Mrs. Mildred Horstman, of Peru, Mrs. Wilma Green, of Ft. Wayne, William Fields and Mrs. Ellen White, of Martin County, brother and sister of the deceased. The two other sisters were unable to be present, Mrs. Flora Bridges, of Martin County on account of illiness and Mrs. Ellie White, of California.
OBITUARY from Shoals News, published on October 7, 1927
DEATH CALLS FORMER TRESURER OF COUNTY
GEORGE FIELDS DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME NEAR HURON MONDAY MORNING
George W. Fields, aged seventy-three years, a former resident of Shoals and who is well remembered here, died Monday morning at 4 o'clock at his hom on thee Sheeks farm, south of Huron. His passing is said to have been sudden and unexpected.
Mr. Fields was born in this county, October 27, 1854, and spent the greater part of his life here. He was a son of the late Joseph Fields. His great-great-grandfather, Jeremiah Fields, came over from England in 1765 and fought with the Continental forces in the revolutionary war.
Mr. Fields married a daughter of the late David Sheeks. She died several years ago. Five children of their union survive--Mrs. Ada [sic] Leonard, of Indianapolis; Albert J. Fields, of Bedford; Mrs. William Kilburn, of Indianapolis; Mrs. Laura Lynch, of Lawrence county, and A. B. Beeler of Indianapolis.
During his residence in Shoals Mr. Fields served efficiently as treasurer of Martin county.
Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1927, Bedford Times-Mail
GEORGE FIELDS DIES SUDDENLY
HEART ATTACK SUFFERED AT HIS HOME MONDAY AFTERNOON
BROTHER WITH HIM
Funeral Services from Late Residence Thursday 10:30 A.M.
George Fields, formerly city street commissioner and prominent citizen of this country for many years, died suddenly at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon at his home on a part of the Sheeks farm south of the city and the news of his passing spread like wildfire over the city coming as a great shock to the friends and acquaintances of the family.
Mr. Fields had been in his usual health all day and was enjoying a visit from his brother, William Fields, of Martin county, who had come up to spend the day with him. The brother was on a scaffold patching the ceiling when Mr. Fields came in and sat down in his favorite chair. Sensing that something was amiss the brother climbed down and went to him and found him unconscious, life becoming extinct within ten minutes of the heart attack he suffered. Mr. Fields had been in the city the day before and those who saw him were especially shocked to learn of his sudden demise. Albert J. Fields, the only son, perhaps felt the shock the more acutely from the fact that he was attending the funeral of his wife's grandfather in Harrodsburg, Ky, the family having been called there just Saturday on account of his fatal illness.
George Fields was born in Martin county to Joseph and Elizabeth Green fields October 27, 1854 where he was reared. He was a scion of a sturdy pioneer family, his paternal great, great grandfather Jeremiah Fields coming here from England in 1765 and took an active part at the birth of the nation for he declared his allegience to the colonies and fought in the Revolutionary war. His son Robert Fields was a soldier in the War of 1812. Absolum, son of Robert Fields, grand father of the deceased, came to Lawrence county in 1817 and settled near old Port Williams. His son Joseph Fields was born in Lawrence county, married Elizabeth Green and to them were born eight children, one of whom was George Fields. He was reared in Martin county and became one of the most prominent farmer citizens of that county. He was married July 26, 1874 to Miss Mary Sheeks, daughter of David L. and Susan Horsey Sheeks, among the most prominent and wealthy citizens of Lawrence county. They came to Lawrence county in 1878 for residence but after a short time returned to Martin county.
That he enjoyed the confidence and respect of the commonwealth of Martin county was evidenced by the fact that he not only served as county commissioner but was elected county treasurer for the term of four years, and so satisfactory were his endeavors that he was retained as chief assistant by his successor for four years.
To Mr. and Mrs. Fields were born five children, Addie now Mrs. Leonard of Indianapolis, Albert J. Fields of this city. Lizzie now Mrs. William Kilburn of Indianapolis, Laura M., wife of William Lynch of Lawrence county, and Fern now Mrs. A. D. Beeler of Indianapolis.
In 1907 the family came to Bedford for residence. While Mr. Fields had retired from active life as a farmer, he took an unusual interest in his civic life of the city. During his son's incumbency of the mayorality of the city, Mr. Fields served as city street commissioner, a post which he held with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the people of the city and was one of the most familiar figures about city hall.
Mr. Fields was of a quiet and unassuming nature, but as one who knew him intimately paid tribute "he was one of the most conscientious and warm hearted men and once he was your friend meant that he was a friend for all time." He was always devoted to his family and home interests. Especially between father and son was there a deep feeling for they were pals in a way for there were very few days that the elder man did not get around to the office of the son for a few words if not longer conversations, and that this deep understanding was mutual makes the wrench of the parting all the more sorrowful for the son.
After the death of Mrs. Fields in June 1917, Mr. Fields chose to live in his little house on the farm south of this city varied with visits to his widowed sister and brother in Martin county, active in a way to within a few minutes of the Grim Reaper's visit. He was a devout member of the Christian church with which he united in his boyhood days. Besides the immediate family he is survived by a brother William Fields, of Martin county, and two sisters Mrs. Flora Bridges, of Martin county and Mrs. Sallie White, of California and nine grandchildren.
OBITUARY from Mitchell Tribune, published Friday, Oct. 7, 1927
FIELDS RITES HELD THURSDAY
SERVICES FROM LATE RESIDENCE WERE LARGELY ATTENDED
LOVELY FLOWERS
Remains Laid To Rest In Sheeks Cemetery Following The Funeral Hour
The funeral services for George Fields, prominent citizen, who passed away suddenly Monday were held at the home south of the city Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock and were largely attended by relatives and friends of the family.
Rev. Glenn Bridges, pastor of the Mitchell Christian Church, very impressively conducted the services. After he had read an obituary notice of the deceased which told of his long useful life, his honest endeavors, and achievements, he paid a glowing tribute to the man who had lived his life that every leaf showed that it was well spent as a loyal husband, affectionate father, a staunch friend and neighbor, a life that had not been lived in vain for he had reared a family who could rise and call him blessed. The favorite hymns "Rock of Ages" and "Abide With Me" were tenderly intoned during the service.
The wonderful collection of exquisite floral offerings from friends who expressed their heartfelt sympathy to the grief stricken children of the deceased were in charge of eight nieces. The pallbearers were Homer Foster and Homer Sheeks of Stuttgart, Arkansas, Halbert Sheeks and Lawrence Sheeks, all brothers-in-law and nephews and cousins, Justice Fields, Joseph F. Chapman, Henry Fields and Gus Bridges. Burial was made in the Sheeks cemetery beside the grave of his wife.
Among the relatives from out of the county who were called here for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. David Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Kilburn, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Beeler, of Indianapolis, Homer Foster and Homer Sheeks, a niece of Mrs. Mable Gilbert and husband, of Stuttgart, Arkansas, Mr. and Mrs. Will Jenkins, of Louisville, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Alex Smith, of Ft. Wayne, Mrs. Mildred Horstman, of Peru, Mrs. Wilma Green, of Ft. Wayne, William Fields and Mrs. Ellen White, of Martin County, brother and sister of the deceased. The two other sisters were unable to be present, Mrs. Flora Bridges, of Martin County on account of illiness and Mrs. Ellie White, of California.
OBITUARY from Shoals News, published on October 7, 1927
DEATH CALLS FORMER TRESURER OF COUNTY
GEORGE FIELDS DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME NEAR HURON MONDAY MORNING
George W. Fields, aged seventy-three years, a former resident of Shoals and who is well remembered here, died Monday morning at 4 o'clock at his hom on thee Sheeks farm, south of Huron. His passing is said to have been sudden and unexpected.
Mr. Fields was born in this county, October 27, 1854, and spent the greater part of his life here. He was a son of the late Joseph Fields. His great-great-grandfather, Jeremiah Fields, came over from England in 1765 and fought with the Continental forces in the revolutionary war.
Mr. Fields married a daughter of the late David Sheeks. She died several years ago. Five children of their union survive--Mrs. Ada [sic] Leonard, of Indianapolis; Albert J. Fields, of Bedford; Mrs. William Kilburn, of Indianapolis; Mrs. Laura Lynch, of Lawrence county, and A. B. Beeler of Indianapolis.
During his residence in Shoals Mr. Fields served efficiently as treasurer of Martin county.
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