Photo courtesy of Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home - McKenney
McKenney, Virginia
Feb 25, 1948 – Oct 27, 2023
On Friday, October 27, 2023, in the comfort of his home, Henry L. Fields entered that prepared place. He was born on February 25, 1948 in Rawlings, Virginia to Lucy Fields and Talf Fields, Sr.
Henry graduated in 1968 from Russell High School in Lawrenceville, Virginia.
Henry joined the military directly after high school. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army from December 1968 to May 1970. He was a Frontline Soldier and an Airbourne Man’s. After serving his country, he was discharged to Washington, DC where he resided with his sister, Shirley aka “Tiny” for some time before securing employment with the Department of Labor in 1972. Henry, moved up in the ranks from the mail room to Building Management Assistant where he retired in March 2011. He joined the Army Reserve in June of 1972 and retired in May of 1994. During his time in the Reserve, he served active duty in Desert Storm in 1991. Henry also worked a part-time job with GSA contracts as a Building Supervisor from 1989 to 2023.
Henry met Edna Johnson at the Department of Labor and they married in April 1977. During this union he acquired a loving devoted daughter Theresa who loves him unconditionally.
Henry sang in the choir during his youth, according to him, later in life he joined Jericho City of Praise where he accepted our Father and Saviour. He volunteered his services by feeding the homeless, handing out turkeys on the annual turkey give away, and a host of other acts of kindness done behind the scenes.
Henry leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted daughter, Theresa Bell-Zepeda; a granddaughter, Angelica Zepeda; and a great grandson, Luca Eubanks. Henry is also survived by his brothers, Roosevelt Fields and James Russell Fields; sisters, Dorothy Stanley and Shirley Manley; sisters-in-law, LaVerne Lowery, Julia Mae Truesdale, Mattie Bell, Peggy Bell, Catherine Fields and Arleather Fields; brothers-in-law, James Bell, Larry Bell and Cleveland Bell; a large host of loving nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Hickory Run Baptist Church, 225 Rawlings Road, Rawlings, Virginia. Interment with full military honors will immediately follow at the Hickory Run Baptist Church Cemetery. Viewing will be from 1 pm until 7 pm at Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home-McKenney Chapel, 11107 Doyle Boulevard, McKenney, Virginia 23872.
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May Henry’s family be comforted. He was always respectable and nice co-worker. Blessings, from Cynthia Aaron (former Virginian also) now residing in Florence, SC.
Cynthia Aaron
November 04, 2023 | Florence, SC | Coworker
Until we met again words can't describe the heartache of losing you I know you fought a good fight you have completed you race now heaven has receive you with open arms you may be gone but never forgotten you will always be in our hearts thank for all you did for my family we going to miss you dearly much love our deepest sympathy and prayer to the family and friends ❤ sincerely Minster Joyce Hill Colyer and family
Joyce Colyer
November 04, 2023 | Warfield, VA
We were co-workers and friends. You will truly be missed. RIP!
Doris Southerland
November 03, 2023 | Hyattsville, MD | Friend
RIP Henry. It was a pleasure meeting you!
Tryann Hill
November 03, 2023 | Jonesboro, GA | Friend
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Henry Lee Fields, give you peace, comfort and strength
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts
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US Army Veteran, Henry Lee...
Cheryl J Skinner Tri-State Military Museum
November 03, 2023 | Belmont, OH
To the family, I know how close you were. My prayer is that you find comfort in the memories of times you spent together. Teresa I remember your father helping me years ago, he was a nice man. He was always on the go helping others, now he is getting the rest that he rightly deserves. I know y'all will miss him, but as a Christian remember this is the time he has worked and hope for. Any time y'all do good deeds remember your dad, remember his kindness and hopefully a smile will replace the...
Vonnie Jones
November 02, 2023 | Oxon Hill, MD | Friend