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Paul Shields Obituary
Nashville, TN
Rev. Paul Rees Shields, age 85, of Nashville, TN, went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2016 surrounded by his family, after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Erlanger, KY on April 20, 1931, to the late, Rev. C.F. and Almeta Shields. Paul was also preceded in death by his wife, Trudy Shields and brother, Gene Shields.
Paul was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, stationed in Germany. He was a proud member and trombonist of the 7th Army Headquarters Band.
Paul received his undergraduate degree in Religion and Music from Trevecca Nazarene University and his M.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling from MTSU. He taught elementary and high school band for several years in Nashville area schools.
His ministry included churches in Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana and Iowa. After retirement from full-time ministry, he made 17 mission trips to Haiti. For the past ten years, "Pastor Paul" has volunteered as visitation pastor at The Grace Place. His ministry exuded the love of Christ. Everyone who was fortunate enough to know him soon found out what it was like to be loved. That truly became his mission for life.
He is survived by wife, Nelda Shields; children, Rebecca Gamble and her husband, Ben Carmona and Ronnie (Cindy) Shields; step-children, Jeff (Leigh) Meadows and Tim (Sandra) Meadows; 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Paul's Life will be conducted 5 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2016 at The Grace Place, 4316 Central Pike, Hermitage, TN with Pastor Tommy Dove officiating. Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Friday at the church. Interment with military honors will be conducted 12 noon Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Memorial Hill Cemetery in Albany, KY.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Grace Place Honduras Mission Project, 4316 Central Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076.
Arrangements by Bond Memorial Chapel, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN. (615)773-2663. Obit Line (615)641-2663, www.bondmemorial.com
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Betty Richardson
December 31, 2016
Our deepest sympathy to Sis. Nelda and the Shields family. So thankful that we had the privilege of knowing this dear Godly man! Keeping you in our prayers! Love, Betty and Floyd Richardson
Charlotte Stamm
December 31, 2016
pastorPastor Shield and Nelda I am so sorry that I was not aware of your home going however I know there is shouting on the HiI'lllls of Glory I thank you for the Fondest Memories of serving with you at McClurkin for your preaching for the singing and being part of a musical group that you were him I would not take anything to keep her in my prayers are with you give her the strength now I know he has all this time and I'm so sorry I was not aware I love you I love your family and again thank you for the Memories
Rev. Carl Dennis
December 30, 2016
Our sympathy and prayers to all Rev. Shields family and friends. We have known and loved Paul since 1954 during Trevecca Days. So thankful for his life and ministry, especially good memories of his music in the church several years ago. Our paths went different directions in ministry, but never forgot his life and love for the Lord Jesus.
Carolyn Morgan
December 30, 2016
Although Pastor Paul prayed for so many, I will never forget his prayers for my healing. He loved so deeply and gave of himself to those who needed him whether he knew them or not. I have thanked God so often for Pastor Paul. He showed me what it means to trust in God. He never stopped his ministry-I know he is celebrating his homecoming with our God in heaven. My love to Nelda and his family. They were so blessed as were countless others.
Kathryn Laskey
December 30, 2016
Love you Uncle Paul! See you in Heaven...
Kathryn Laskey
December 30, 2016
Uncle Paul was such a loving and Godly man. He will be greatly missed! Love and prayers to Nelda and the family. Donnie and Kathy Laskey
Brian, Zoey,and Macey Collins
December 30, 2016
Psalm 23:
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
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