James Fields Obituary

God bless your family

Ms. Inez, Kelvin, Margo, Raymond & other families and friends ...My prayers of peace are with you as we have lost a good, pastor, father & hubsband, and friend. You have my sincerest wishes for good memories & happier times.Sincerely always

Jay and The Fields Family, I just learned of your most recent loss in the death of Rev Fields. Please accept my condolences and my prayer that God will fill the void and heal your broken hearts.

May you find comfort in knowing that we will see Rev Fields again and that he is resting in the presence of The Lord. May God continue to bless and keep you.

Mrs. Fields, Margo, and family, I am so very sorry to learn of your husband and father's passing. You and your family are in my prayers. I worked with you at Mary Ford in the 80's. I live in North Carolina now but saw Rev. Fields' notice in the newspaper. Again, you and your family are in my prayers.

Mrs. Fields and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Fields' passing. As his secretary at Ben Tillman I remember how hard he fought and how much he gave of himself to try to make a difference for the students. He was a father figure to so many and they all loved him dearly. I later learned that he was part of God's plan for me as a path for my life was laid before me and made clear to me during my time as secretary at Ben Tillman. It was there I realized I was meant to be a teacher. I went back to school and became a first grade teacher. At Ben Tillman Mr. Fields used to say, "You must beleive, to achieve!" I taught this to my students as well. The lessons I learned watching Mr. Fields as I worked with him helped lead me to fulfill my own purpose in this world. I have always considered him a mentor and a friend. I know he touched the lives of many and now it is time for each to see that touch is passed on.

My heart and prayers are with you all. Please know I am grateful for those 7 years we worked together and became friends, and I have many fond memories from him finding a kitten I hid in the office closet to the day he was ordained. He certainly served the Lord well.
Prayers and Love,

To The Fields Family,
My sincere sympathy goes out to the Fields Family in their hour of need. Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.

To Mrs. Fields and Family: May the peace and love of God surround you. Mr.Fields found Gods purpose,plan,and wife for his life .He answered Gods call of service. Two hearts beating as one. Mrs. Fields you shared him and allowed him to impact the lives of soo many. The gifts of knowledge, caring, sharing;and love you both gave back to our schools,churches and community. Well done good and faithful servant.Thank You.

Mr. Field was a wonderful person. He was a great mentor and out standing principal at Ben Tillman Elementary School.

He will be sadly miss but never forgotten.

He was a man of God therefore he is resting in God's loving arms.

Mr. Field ran a long rewarding race and I am Bless to have known him. Heaven has truly gain an angel.

Mrs. Fields I pray for you and your family in this time of sorrow.
I pray that you will find comfort in one another and remember the wonderful things that Mr. Field did and the lives he touch.

From Bertha Richardson & Family: To the Fields family, our deepest sympathy goes out to each one of you during these difficult times. You are forever in our prayers. May God continue to Bless you all.

To the Fields Family,
I pray and hope that you find peace, understand, and strength during your time of loss. Remember God makes no mistakes. His timing is not our timing, but He knows what's best for us! My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

My sympathy and prayers are with the family. I was a student at Ben Tillman Elem where Mr. Fields was the principal a very stern yet nice man. He will be miss.

The Curry Family wishes to express our deepest sympathy in your time of need. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Having spent seven years at the Naval Station in North Charleston from 1979 until 1986, I have a good understanding of the Ben Tillman Elementary School and the kind of person needed as principal. From conversations with Coach Marvin Fields, Mr. James Fields was well loved, liked and respected. He will be truly missed.

Job well done Thy Good and Faithful servant,You have been Faithful over a few things,come on up a little higher the battle has been fought and the victory has been won,You are safe in the present of the Lord.

My sincere prayers the Fields Family. I was a student at Ben Tillman Elementary and
Mr. Fields was the principal. Well respected man and I know he will be missed.

Coach Fields and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Always cherish the memories of your father.

Margo, Miss Inez and family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. Jimmy was a wonderful man.

Sincerely,
Sue Foster

Mrs. Fields and Coach Fields,

I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

Coach and family you are in my my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies to you - thinking of you all ...wishing you peace with God's strength.
Sandy Hornsby
Westside H.S.

March 21, 2012

Coach Fields: You, and all of your family members, are in my prayers in the loss of your father. May good memories be one of your consolations as the future unfolds.

Gebie R Forrest

Mrs. Fields,
My heartfelt sympathy is being extended to you and your family during your time of sorrow. Reverend Fields was a man of valor. He will definitely be missed; however, his memories lasting.

I pray that God's perfect peace will continually shower each member of your family as you experience the loss of your love one.

Coach Fields and Family:

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you today.

Family, although the loss of a loved one is difficult, I pray that remembering the good times, laughter, and memories of Uncle Jimmy will help you through this time.

Keeping you in my prayers,

Errin King Boyd

Coach Fields , my thoughts and prayers are with your family. The God of all comfort will surely comfort you during this time. I pray you take comfort in knowing that he has been welcomed home in heaven in the arms of the Father. The bible says , "precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints". Your father was precious to all of you and precious to his heavenly Father. And how precious are the many memories of times shared with your father that will continue to live on with you and your family. Jesus said, "My peace I give unto you..." And the peace of God surpasses all understanding and shall keep your heart and mind through Christ Jesus.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Dear Fields Family,

I did not know Mr. Fields personally, but have great admiration and respect for the family he helped to create that continues to give to the Augusta community. His accomplishments will have no end. Prayers to you all for peace and comfort in this time of sorrow.

Sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

To Coach Fields and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Continue to stay strengthened in the Lord. He is the one that will keep you and care for you in times such as thee. God saw fit to call one of His angels home to do His work on the other side. During this time, be sure to lean on God for comfort and peace.

Coach Fields, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you today. I hope that loving memories of your father will give you peace and comfort at this difficult time. Your family at Westside loves and cares about you all.

To Aunt Inez Fields and family of the late great man of God, Rev. James R. Fields, please know that I'm grieving as well and my prayers & condolences are with you. Uncle Jimmy in my young age was like a father figure to me. And at some years later as God called me into ministry, I used him as a role model to follow. His voice was Godly and so was he. I know Uncle Jimmy is singing in that Heavenly Choir while Wilhelmina playing that piano. I'm asking The Father to cover and comfort you in this time of bereavement & celebration of his life. God Bless You and I Love You! To God Be The Glory!
Minister John W. Harrison III

MAY THE LORD BLESS AND KEEP YOU DURING YOUR TIME SORROW. I WILL ALWAY REMEMBER Mr.FIELDS TELLING ME TO GO TO CLASS AT
BEN TILLMAN ELM. HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON FACE. Mr.FIELDS YOU WILL BE MISSED!

Mrs. Fields and Family,

Once again, the Bonds-Wilson Cobra Family has suffered a great loss. In the days ahead, we will continue to pray God's Blessings upon your family, as you seek peace and understanding during this most difficult time.

I'm glad to have been among the group that honored Mr. Fields and many other Faculty Members from Bonds-Wilson High School, during the most recent King Cobra Awards Program. It was great to see him surrounded by many of his former players.

I know that I speak for other members of the Cobra Family when I say, "Once a Cobra, always a Cobra".

Mr. James R. Fields will always be remembered for the contributions he made, and the lives he touched as he passed this way. May his soul rest in peace.

Respectfully,

The Fields Family

Special and heartfelt prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. We all join you in your sorrow.

We'll be reunited one day
with our loved ones who have died.
If they know the Lord as Savior,
then with Him we will abide. Sper

Mrs. Fields and family, Rev. Fields was my pastor and also part of our family for many years. We will miss him greatly.

To the Fields Family,
At this time of loss May you know... His compassion,His grace and His love.
May the love of God surround you during this time of sorrow.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With our deepest sympathy
John & Dorothy Aiken,
Orangeburg,South Carolina

Mrs. Fields and Family, Rev.Field always had a good word and a smile to share and that will be missed by many. May God continue to comfort and keep you during this time.

Many Condolences to Mrs. Inez Fields and Family
We are unable to attend the services of Rev. James R. Fields (Mr. Fields) as we called him during our childhood and adult lives. We shall always cherish great and loving memories while growing up and seeing him as recent as last Christmas. Words such as our family member, mentor, neighbor, pastor, friend, teacher, coach, choir member, soloist, community leader, everyone's friend, etc., certainly come to our minds as we reflect upon the life of Mr. Fields for more than 50 years. May the many gifts which he shared with others bring happiness and joy to you during this time.

Each time that we are home, Mr. Fields is always filled with great spirits. We pay tribute to him at this time.

Our prayers are that we are comforted by God, great memories, family and friends. His great sense of humor allows us to also smile at this time. We know that he would now say, "Keep on Living". Our brother, Charles, will let us hear if you are fine.

With love,
Charley Mae Smalls
Sonny and Jackie Smalls Goodnight

Inez & Family,
God's people never say goodbye for the last time, if they know the Lord as Savior.
With deepest sympathy,
Barbara Parker-Battle, Joyce Parker-Wells & Rita Parker-Henry

Mrs. Fields and Family,

Rev. Fields always gave an encouraging word. Growing under his leadership at Plymouth leaves memories I will always cherish. He will be sorely missed.

Mrs. Fields & Family:
I have so many positive memories of your loved one, and they all point to the reality of a special gift from God; he was an educator and coach, where he shaped the minds and world views of members of my generation, and molded the moral character of young men on the rewards of hardwork,fair play and focus. He was an administrator; it was clear to every one that he was destined to mentor his peers and shape the character of young people.He was a minister, which in my minds eye, he refined all of his former experiences into the gem of his existence, which was to serve his fellow man. Last, but certainly not least, Rev. James Fields was a husband, father, and grandfather, who lived an exemplary life. I thank God for sending him to us, and I thank you, his family for sharing him with us.May he Rest in Peace, and may each of you find solace in the fact that he did well while he was among us, and God certainly has a special place for him.

My thoughts and prayers go out the Fields family. A truly special man has join the Lord in heaven. I know you will treasure all the wonderful and timeless memories you had with him. I know I will. He (and Ms Inez) have been apart of the Middleton and Bishop family for generations. I extend my heartfelt condolences from the 3rd generation. Kai, Bassel, Tarik and Omar (Mamie & Leon Bishop's Grandchildren)

Coach Fields taught me Citizenship in 9th grade at Bonds-Wilson High, what a role model even then. A perfect gentleman, he will be missed.

Gary McPherson
Suitland, Md

To The Family~
As your neighbor for over 40 years, it's so sad for us to come to this. He was really a cool Pastor and Man, as well. You know that you all are in my prayers throughout this time~
J. Irving Shecut

Mrs.Fields and Family, Your loss is Heaven's gain. To be absent in the body is to be presence with the Lord. Rev. Fields taught me at Bonds-Wilson. He was a great Teacher and Football Coach. May the work he done speach for him. May you find peace in knowing your loved one is resting and you will meet again. Weeping may endure for a night but joy will come in the morning.

I offer my thoughts are with you and your family with the lost of Rev. Fields. He was a great guy and he will be missed. Pam Robinson

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Raymond and family
It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
No bond is great as that between a child and parent. Our condulences are with you as you grieve.


Bernadette S.Simmons Hunter and family
Martinez,Ga 30907

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Coach Fields will be greatly missed. Bonds-Wilson High School football coach..my home room and history teacher in the '60's.

Annette Generette Van Hannegeyn and family
BW class of 1968

I OFFER MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE FIELDS FAMILY.....MR FIELDS WAS A GREAT PERSON WHO CAN NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HE WAS THE BEST PRINCIPAL THAT I HAVE EVER HAD(BEN TILLMAN ELE).....HE WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN MY LIFE AND THE LIVES OF COUNTLESS OTHERS....

ON THE BEHALF OF THE MALLOY FAMILY, WE SEND OUR GREATEST SYMPATHY TO THE FIELDS.AS CHILDREN, WE GREW UP WITHIN THE HOME AS A PART OF HIS EXTENDED FAMILY, WHICH INCLUDED ALL THE KIDS WITHIN THE BLOCKS OF CONGRESS STREET.HIS YARD, BECAME OUR BASKETBALL COURT, HIS WIFE BECAME OUR CHEF, HIS WORDS BECAME OUR LAWS, HIS SONS BECAME OUR BROTHERS.HIS DOORS, WERE ALWAYS OPEN TO US ALL, AS WE WERE ALWAYS WELCOMED.HE HAS JOINED MEMBERS OF OUR FAMILY IN MARRIAGE,AND WILL SADLY BE MISSED.

Dear Mrs. Fields, Margo and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Fields was always so very kind to me at the start of my teaching in Charleston County. He would but a smile on my face and help me realize the important things in life. He touched alot of hearts and minds.

Not, how did he die, but how did he live?
Not, what did he gain, but what did he give?
These are the units to measure the worth
Of a man, as a man, regardless of his birth.
Nor what was his church, nor what was his creed?
But had he befriended those really in need?
Was he ever ready, with words of good cheer,
To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?
Not what did the sketch in the newspaper say,
But how many were sorry when he passed away?

To Mrs. Fields and the Family, Coach Fields has touch my family life as well as the the BWHS Class of 1964.
We all learned from him, he had faith in me when I didn't have it in myself. I still can hear him say YES YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!
Sam Halls, President
Patricia Bellamy Lewis, Secretary

Mrs. Inez & Family,
There are not words enough to say what Rev. Fields has meant to me over the years. As a young teen, his lessons and love for our Lord helped me more than he knew. He was always encouraging and willing to pray with you no matter when it was. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you all during this time.

To Coach and Mrs. Fields and the Girls,
My family and I are thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.May you be comforted in knowing that God knows best.
Sincerely,

Dear Soror Erin Fields and Family,

May God keep you in His loving arms as you go through this difficult time. We love you and will continuously lift you up in prayer.

Thinking of you in your time of sorry. You are in my thoughts and in my prayers. May the peace of God keep your minds and hearts. And the acknowledgement of who God is in the midst of all things give your strength.

Mrs. Fields,
Take comfort in knowing Rev. Fields lived his life in the bossom of the Lord. Our family extend our heartfelt prayers to yours.

Our deepest sympathy to Coach Fields and family during this time of bereavement. Our prayers to our God will be that He will give all strength, peace and comfort.

My family joins me in thanking God for the life and times of "My Coach," and "The Low Country's Coach" forever.
-Willis, Sr., Dorothy, Willis, Jr. and Bryan

You are all in our deepest prayers in this great loss.

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Rev. James Fields. Truly, a Man of God that has gone from labor to reward. Our prayers are with Coach Marvin and Joslyn Fields as you grieve your loss. May God keep and strengthen each of you.

Coach Fields will always live on in the memories of BW students. He was a good educator and coach. May God continue to bless you all and you are in my prayers.

Thinking of you in this difficulty time of sorrow- May you find peace and comfort in your memories. Mrs Fields, Margo ,Wilburn, and the rest of the family.

Fred and Miriam R. Nelson, Johns Island, S.C

May God continue to bless and keep your family strong during your time of bereavement.

Darrell and Ogletha Fludd (Miami,Florida)

May God grant the Fields Family peace during your time of bereavement. Coach Fields touched the lives of many who attended Bonds-Wilson High School. May you treasure the memories of a well spent life. (Class of 1966 BWHS)

Mrs. Fields, Margo, and Family
May the Lord Bless and keep you durimg your time of sorrow. I will always remember Rev, Fields for his gentle smile and sense of humor. It is my prayer that you will continue to trust in the Lord because He will direct your path.

Coach Fields, Mrs. Fields and family,
We here in the Athletic Department of the Richmond County School System offer our sincere condolences. May God wrap his arms around your family and give all of you the peace and comfort that we all need in times like these. Look to him as your solace. God Bless. George Bailey and all the coaches in the Richmond County School System

God bless you Mrs. Fields, You and Coach Fields has done so much for us throughout our school years, both elementary and high school. Coach Fields will certain be missed and I am thankful to God for his mentorship and encouragement.Coach has fought a good fight and has kept the faith and now he has his crown.. You and the family are certainly in our prayers.

To: Mrs Inez,Margo, & Family
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mrs. Fields and Family,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family. Rev. Fields has been a part of my life since I can remember and I will always remember him.

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin (Joslyn) Fields:

May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.
May the blessings of love be upon you,
May its peace abide with you,
May its essence illuminate your heart,
Now and forever more. Author Unknown

Rev. and Mrs. Wilbert (Phyllis) Newman

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate his life and mourn his passing. I will always remember our lively and informative conversations during the long drives between Charleston and Atlanta for GA/SC Association meetings. He will be sorely missed.

Dear Inez and Family,

Jimmy was bigger than life and he touched so many lives in positive and encouraging ways. We have fond memories of our college days together and he will always have a special place in our hearts. May your lives be filled with God's love as you go through these difficult days. Jimmy is now at peace and resting in the arms of our Mighty Lord and Savior.

Col(Ret).and Mrs. Andrew R. Bland Jr.(Houston,Texas)
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Mrs. Fields and Family, you all are in my prayers. May God give you comfort in this very sad time. Rev. Fields touched many people's lives and memories of him will always be cherished.

Dear Inez,
God walks the earth in the lives of his faithful servants and takes them home to Himself. Jimmy is home, walking all over God's heaven, waiting for you.
God bless all, Ruth Miller

Mrs. Fields and Family : My Prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Coach Fields will always be remembered for the many lives that he touch. The many youg men he inspired myself included. He was truly a gaint to all of us.
May God continue to bless you and the Family as we pray for you.

O'Neal Seward, Your former football player

I remember his words of encouragement as he often told me and sang "keep your hand upon the throttle and your eyes upon the rail." Dear Mrs Fields and family be assured God our Father will keep you.

Meli C. Parker and family

Rev. Fields was a mentor, fraternity brother and a friend. The family remains in our prayers.

Rev. Fields was a mentor, fraternity brother and a friend. The family remains in our prayers.

To the family of Coach Fields, He will always be missed by his COBRA fans and others who's life he has touched. You are in our prayers.

Mrs. Fields and Family:

My prayers to you and your family. I will remember Rev. Fields as God's Servant, a protector of his family, a loving husband,father and mentor to countless children. His was a life filled with purpose.

Love You and God Bless!

James

so sorry to hear of your loss.will keep you in our prrayers .

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

A life well lived & a great man he was. He will be missed by all who encountered his greatness. With heartfelt sympathy,

To the Fields Family:

May you find peace in knowing that God will take care of you. My deepest and sincere sympathy is being sent from my family to yours during this your time of bereavement. God Bless.

Karen Wright-Chisolm of Charleston, SC

Mrs. Fields and family,

I extend my heartfelt sympathy to you all. I count myself truly blessed to have had the pleasure of knowing such a wonderful man. Please know that someone in WNY is thinking of you always!
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.

Mrs. Fields and family, I gonna miss "Coach", but he is with the Lord and rejoicing. I will see you soon. Stay strong.

Fields Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May Coach Fields' memories comfort and sustain you all.
BWHS Class 1966
Jeanette S. Stewart

Mrs.Fields and family,I just wanna say I'm gonna truly miss Rev. Fields.As he would say "To be absent from the body is to be in the presence of the Lord". I told Rev.Fields HE WILL ALWAYS ME MY PASTOR". We love you

To Mrs Inez and the Fields family, my prayer is for you to be comforted by God like no other can do. Para-phrasing the words of our Rev. Fields " We love him, but God loves him best"!

When I first met Rev. and Mrs. Fields, they were singing duets and with the choir at Plymouth Congregational Church. What a joy they were to hear. Rev. Fields represented the scripture well: "Many gifts, one gift-giver."

Life is eternal, and God is Life. When we go through the paradox called death, it becomes the portal into Life eternal in Oneness with Spirit. Bless and release him. His was a life well-lived.

He is free and unlimited with no chains to bind him; the "coats of skin" having melted away, he lives in another realm. Bid him a good-night/morning, as he lives somewhere beyond the sunset where there is no darkness in the Light. When we face the SON, we never see shadows.

"Though his soul may set in darkness, it will rise in perfect Light. He loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night." (Unknown)

On Behalf of The Charleston South Carolina Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. The brothers would like to extend their heartfelt sympathy to Silhouette Madeline Inez Fields and the enitre Fields family.Brother Jimmy Fields had certainly "Fought the good fight,finish his race, and kept the faith.Rest on Brother Fields to the Chapter Invisible, You have been a giant Pillar in our beloved Fraternity.

A good friend, gone home. The Lord's name be praised as He called His dedicated servant Jimmy home. Inez, God Bless you and the family in this your time of sorrow. God's Blessing upon you.

MY Thoughts and Pray go out to the Fields Family

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