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John my family and I will miss you more than words can Express. You was there when i needed help and a friend the most. You led me back to the Lord baptized me. With out you I would not be active in church and my girls that dearly love you would have never gone to church. I miss the almost daily phone calls and all the technical support you would ask for. I miss the call to find keys, remotes and glasses. I miss the phone calls for help with the tv, flat tire, dead battery or to drive you...

Steve Salyers

January 29, 2022 | HEATH, OH | Friend

Sorry to hear about your loss. John & I go back a long way as we met when we first moved to Newark in 1968. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.

Ron & Hock

January 29, 2022 | Newark, OH | Friend

Dear John. My heart is truly saddened to hear of your passing. It’s been about 25 years since I last spoke to you. My heart and mind are filled with many wonderful memories with you and Edith at Lakewood Baptist Church. I loved hearing you burst out in song “When we all get to Heaven “ and preach the word of God from your pulpit on Sunday mornings. May God comfort your family. You will be missed John. “Thank You for giving to the Lord. I am a life that was changed” Until we meet again.

Karen Burris

January 28, 2022 | Thornville, OH | Friend

Sorry for your loss. May the family be comforted and filled with peace❣

Bob and Sharon Wisener

January 28, 2022 | Savannah, GA

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Carole Cooper Carpenter

January 28, 2022 | Orange, CA | Classmate

So sorry for your loss.

William Parker

January 28, 2022 | Friend

So sorry to hear of a dear friends passing. He will be missed by so many. RIP John.

gene massey

January 28, 2022 | Louisville, KY | Friend

Even though we are deeply saddened and heavy hearted to hear the passing of Rev John Fields, God is happy that one of his warriors has come home to rest. Rather i’m sitting in a boat or on the ice fishing with Mark, I enjoy listening to the stories about his Father as I will enjoy them for many years to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family ! Love you buddy!

Steven Crumbaker Jr

January 28, 2022 | Zanesville, OH | Friend

Mr. Fields will surely be missed by our family. He was the Grandpa that always took you under his wing and loved to make you smile. He led us in prayer and laughter! Rest in Heaven Mr. Fields ❤

Angela Miller

January 28, 2022 | Columbus, OH | Family

Rev. John's Obituary

A Celebration of Life service for Rev. Dr. John Fields, Jr. 81 of Newark will be announced and held in the Spring.

Rev. Fields passed away on Saturday January, 22, 2022 at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born January 9, 1941 in Lynch, KY to John Fields, Sr. and Janelle (Dowdy) Fields.

Rev. Fields was a graduate of Lynch High School and active in the reunion committee. He continued his education throughout his life having received Doctorate degrees in Philosophy, Divinity and Theology. He was currently pastoring the Welsh Hills Baptist Church in Granville. He had also served the Central Baptist and Lakewood Baptist Churches. He was a Master Mason and the Chaplain for Newark Lodge # 97 F & AM. He had been employed for over 30 years at Western Electric in Columbus.

He is survived by his wife, Edith L. (Guilliams) Fields; son, Mark (Darlene) Fields of Newark; step-son, Les (Kim) Ames of Prospect, OH; granddaughter, Meagan (Brad) Rickard of Blacklick; great-granddaughter, Adriah; step-grandchildren, Zachary and Stephanie Ames; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Donna (Vernon) Stiles; brothers, Jim and Bob Fields and his beloved faithful companion, Buck.

A private family graveside service will be held at Wilson Cemetery. No visitation will be observed at this time.

The family requests memorial contributions to the Wounded Warriors, Shriner’s Hospital or Welsh Hills Baptist Church.

Rev. John Fields, Jr.

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