John Dwain Shields Johns Island - John Dwain Shields, 78, of Johns Island, South Carolina, passed away August 17th in the presence of his loving wife and daughter. He was born May 24, 1941 in Townsend, Tennessee, son of the late Perry Abbott Shields and Eva Cobb Shields. John served 21 years with the United States Navy achieving rank as Sr. Chief Petty Officer. He joined the Navy in 1960. Throughout his military career he served on nuclear submarines, was a diver for the Navy, a Master Tugboat Captain in charge of a torpedo retriever, and a respected professor of Naval Science at The Citadel. He also ran a successful auto business for many years with his wife, Linda, and was a commercial real estate agent with Read and Read Real Estate. He was a Mason, a Scottish Rite Mason, a Shriner, a Past Director of the Ragtops (where he enjoyed driving his Eldorado convertible in the parades to raise money for the Shriners Hospital for Children), and a Past Director of the Royal Order of Jesters. He was a master Coast Guard captain and entertained friends and family on his boat, The Gypsy, for many years. In his later years, he loved watching the golf channel and hanging out with the beloved family golden retrievers, Lacey, Bailey and Cooper. John is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert Perry Shields. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda Peterson Shields; daughter, Vicky Shields; brother Charles Richard; brother Michael Dean; sister Edith Shields Abbott; and many nieces, nephews, friends and other family members In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC, 29605 or to the American Diabetes Association 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900 Arlington, VA 22202. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 18 to Aug. 19, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for John Shields

12 Entries

Paul Thayer

September 11, 2024

Just found out on John's passing. So sorry Linda. I taught with John at the citadel in 1979 to 1981and was a close friend. He was the BEST at everything he participated in.
Paul Thayer USN Commander retired.

Debbie Hodge

August 22, 2019

What a loss! Not just to his loved ones, relatives, his friends but those who knew John. Always impeccably dressed, John was kind and caring.Never meet a stranger. He was a man of men and the world would be a better place with more men like John Shields. God Bless.

Mark Lipford

August 21, 2019

Vicky/Linda,

So sorry for your lost, my love and prayers to you in this time.

Ethel Bashir

August 21, 2019

Mrs. Shields and Vicky,

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, and father, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Yours,
Ethel Bashir

Carolyn Malone

August 21, 2019

So sorry to hear Buzzy passed...he was a classmate at Townsecd TN. for 12 years and my neighbor also. Last saw him at our class reunion in 1996. Rest in peace Buzzy...this was his nickname all through school!

Brotherhood of the Dolphin

Nick Nichols

August 20, 2019

To the Shields Family,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on John's passing. We grieve with you on the death of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and John, who earned his 'fish' when he qualified in submarines, will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin, a wonderful shipmate, and a great Patriot. BRAVO ZULU SHIPMATE!!

SCPO(SS) John Dwain Shields
US Navy Submarine Veteran Retired
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain

Sidney R Wrenn

August 20, 2019

Linda, I was sorry to read about my good friend for many years as you know. I have not heard from you and John in a long time. If I can help you call me.

August 20, 2019

Ruth and I were saddened to receive the news that John had passed away. He was truly a great friend to me. I will forever be grateful for the kindness and many charitable acts by John and Linda to my family and I. My prayers goes out to Linda, Vicky and Charles, Richard, Micheal and Edith. Good night my friend, sleep on and take your well deserved rest.
Thomas and Ruth Johnson

Flo Huckabee

August 19, 2019

Sorry to hear of Johns passing. My hubby Howard Huckabee was stationed with John on the TWR in Charleston. May he rest with our Lord and may He hold you in His arms at this difficult time

Larry&Linda Walton

August 19, 2019

Rest in Pease Skipper, will always remember the good times on the TWR Crayfish and all that you taught me in the early years of my career. MACM(SW) Larry Walton

Toni Tyrrell Duncan

August 19, 2019

Vicky, I am sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May his memory comfort you and your mom for years to come.
Much love,
Toni Tyrrell Duncan

Jerry Hawkins

August 19, 2019

I'm so sorry to hear about Johns passing. We were friends for many years and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace Chief.

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