James Fields Jr.'s Obituary
Mr. James Fields Jr.
Obituary
James Fields Jr. was born on August 11, 1931, to the parentage of Mr. James Fields Sr. and Mrs. Luetter Rose Fields of Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by both parents, his brother Willis Fields and one sister, Vivian Fields.
James was a life-long member of the Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, and was involved in various ministries: singing in the Senior Choir, serving on the Trustee Board and James started the Tape Ministry (which provided cassette tapes of the Worship Services to Senior Members who were unable to attend) was an instrumental part of the Annual Senior Citizens Day Program, organized and started the Annual Fish Fry and was an avid supporter of other ministries within the church.
James attended Anderson Bonner Elementary Grade School and Booker T. Washington High School and he later attended South Western Business College. James was a Veteran of the United States Army and received an Honorable Discharge. Some years later, he met, and after five years of dating, married his wife, Dorothy Jean Terrell, on February 17, 1956. From this union two sons were born: Patrick O'Neal Fields and Brian Keith Fields. On February 17, 2021, Dorothy and James would have celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary. Praise God!
Career wise, James worked for Shelly's Cabinet Shop, where he made various pieces of furniture. He later worked for a company called K & L Corporation; however, he wanted to do more, so he formed his own business with his brother, Willis Fields and they named it, James and Willis Fields Maintenance and Landscaping. James continued with the landscaping business, which he loved doing, as recent as January 2021, until his health began to fail. James loved all sports; but was a big Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers and Dallas Mavericks fan, and he had a great passion for fishing. This was a time he took to relax, reflect, and enjoy times with great friends such as: Mr. Marvin Buffington (deceased) and Mr. Bruce Weaver. One of James’ prayers and desires was to see his church, Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church receive a Historical Marker, and on September 5, 2020, his prayers were answered.
James was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and when in the presence of his family, he would always say, "If you all are Happy, I'm Happy."
He leaves to cherish his Memories: his loving wife, Dorothy Jean Terrell-Fields, his two sons: Patrick Fields (Lisa) and Brian Fields; two grandchildren: Allison Flemmings (Terrick) and Patrick James (P.J.); two great-grandchildren: Jordan and Tristan; two sisters: Glenda Fields-Walker and Aquanetta Fields-Cooper; one uncle, Samuel Fields (Mae), Austin Texas, one aunt, Bernice Dawson, Detroit, Michigan and a host of other family members and friends.
A Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Restland Memorial Park.
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