William-Shields-Obituary

William X. Shields

Miami, Florida

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William X. Shields, former tennis player and coach, author of Bigger Than Life: The Last Great Amateur, the biography of his father, tennis legend Francis Xavier Shields, passed away after a heart attack on January 2nd at his home in Hollywood, Florida. He was 66. "Willy" led a rich and varied...

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May the flame you lighted in all who were blessed to know you never be extinguished !

Too soon, too soon !
So glad you finally discovered your true self. Our time spent at HARVEY and WOOSTER were only a prelude to your loving and selfless endeavors to come. Know that you were loved....
Jimmy Hanrahan, HARVEY CLASS of 1960, WOOSTER CLASS of 1963.

I will always remember fun days together in the Hamptons. May God bless you.

Willie was such a delightful person and always such fun. When he came to stay with us in Paris for a while we didn't want to let him go. But I could always catch up in Southampton. Thank you for being you

He called me "Flipper" in our years as youngsters at East Woods School, and I called him "Billy." We visited each other's houses...his holding more mysteries than mine. What good memories I have enjoyed of Billy over the years.
Please accept my sincere condolences and know that he's remembered fondly by a longtime friend who's never forgotten his kindness and lively spirit.
All best wishes

Let the light guide your way
We'll hold every memory as you go
And every road you take
Will always lead you home....
It was a long day, without you my friend
and I'll tell you all about it when I see you again......

Let the light guide your way
we'll hold every memory as you go
and every road you take
will always lead you home....
It was a long day without you my friend
and I'll tell you all about it when I see you again....

Holton, we regret your loss. The wonders of great father and special teacher be always imbedded in your life. The best to you and don't' forget to stop by and see us. We are sorry for your loss.
Lou,Angela,Hilary and Sam Katzen

It's so hard to write something about you because i just can't believe you have left us to be in heaven. To my uncle willy, I was very blessed to have you in my life everyday when I was younger when you lived with my family and I was a blessing. You are such an amazing person and was touched by so many people. I'll never forget the funny video messages of animals that's you would send me on Facebook. And right now I'm keep a smile on my face because I know you wouldn't want me to be frowning....