Funeral: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Church of Christ in Saginaw. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home.

R.B. Shield fought the good fight and kept the faith and answered God's call. R.B. was born to Burt and Myrtle Shield in Salt Gap April 20, 1932.

He was featured in and his picture appeared on the cover of the Paint Horse Journal. His talent for putting buyers and sellers together made him a legend in the paint horse breed.

R.B. was also the recipient of the Star-Telegram Farm and Ranch Award. He raised many, many award-winning paint horses and is credited for doing more than any one person for improving the paint horse breed. For several years, he was the leading breeder of point-earning paint horses.

R.B. Shield was a good man who touched many lives. He was a longtime cattleman of the Fort Worth Stockyards, Texas Livestock Marketing, Foley-Allen Commission Co. and Shield Livestock.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Burt and Myrtle Shield; and by a daughter, Sharana Shield Redfearn.

Survivors: His wife of 42 years, Darrollene Shield; son, Burt Shield III and wife, Debby; daughter, Sonnesa Gooding and husband, Garth; and son, Ryan Shield; grandchildren, Stephanie and Jacob Curtis, Lezlie Shield, Dan and Kyle Redfearn, R.B. Shield IV, Austin Gooding; sisters, Jimmie Shaw, Mary Ann Dickey and husband, John and Nancy Franklin and husband, Keith.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jan. 19, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for R.B. Shield

25 Entries

John Shields

January 22, 2004

Mary Ann & Nancy (and families): may God touch each of you with His comfort and peace while you reflect in the joy of years past with R. B.

Ed Nichols

January 20, 2004

Burt,

You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Trust God to be there for you and to Comfort you.

Ed & Cyndi Nichols Family

Shawn Swofford

January 20, 2004

My deepest sympathy goes to the Shield Family. R.B. was an inspiring man and helped me in my teenage years. The Shield Family is in my daily prayers.

God Bless

James & Robin Buchanan

January 20, 2004

Darrollene & Family,

We are sorry to hear about the passing of R.B.. We will always keep him in our hearts and you in our prayers. Thank you R.B. for all the teachings you passed on to all of us that were ever fortunate to work for you.

All of Our Love,

The Buchanan Family

Bill & Jean Norman

January 20, 2004

To the Family,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We always looked forward to seeing him at church. Our prayers are with you at this time. Christian Love, Bill & Jean Norman

Glen Baker

January 20, 2004

Burt and Debbie,I just wanted to add my condolances for the loss of your dad Burt.Sorry I missed you at the last CHS Banquet.I remember your friendly nature and pray that you and your's will be comforted at your loss by God's peace that passes all understanding. Glen Baker

Barbara Green

January 20, 2004

Burt,

My prayers are with you and your family... Your classmates (CHS'71) are here for you to lean on whenever you need a shoulder....

Gloria Canup Westfall

January 20, 2004

Nancy, our thoughts are with you in the loss of your brother.

Jaletta Mosier-Cooley

January 20, 2004

I remember R. B. as the very interesting "Big Brother" of the Shield family. As friend of his little sister, Nancy, I saw him as the consummate "Cowboy"...and that made him very special. You have my prayers for the loss of your loved one. Love, Jaletta

Linda Collum Slocum

January 20, 2004

Nancy,

I was so sorry to hear about the death of your brother. I pray that you will experience God's peace, that passes all understanding, as you walk through the days ahead.

With sympathy, Linda

Rick & Terry Black

January 20, 2004

Burt,

With our greatest sympathy for you and your family on the passing of your father.

He has left behind a wonderful legacy of his life, you are a great example of that legacy.

Our Love

MARILYNN PIERCE

January 19, 2004

OUR HEARTFELT SORROW TO EACH OF YOU DURING YOUR TIME OF GREAT LOSS.

YOU EACH WILL BE REMEMBERED IN OUR PRAYERS.

MARILYNN PIERCE AND FAMILY

Doris Hurst

January 19, 2004

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Nancy Mays Anderson

January 19, 2004

Dear Nancy and Mary Ann:

So very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Love to you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Susan Bay Kirbie , C.H.S.1971

January 19, 2004

Deepest sympathy & compassion to your family during this time of loss. At the same time , congratulations to Mr. Shield on the completion of a job well done & the acceptance of his etarnal rewards.

Jeannie Parsley

January 19, 2004

Burt,

I never met your dad but my prayers are with you. I lost my dad 1 1/2 yrs ago. You and your family are in my prayers. It sounds like he was loved and will be missed.

Jeannie Binnion Parsley

Nancy Alexander Lindley

January 19, 2004

Mary Ann, John and Nancy

So sorry for your loss. Love to you all.

Wayne Archer

January 19, 2004

Burt, May God be with you and your family in this time. My prayers go out to you and your family.

Norma Baxter

January 19, 2004

Mitch and I are sorry for your loss and are praying that God will give you strength and peace during these days. Norma Baxter

Bryan and Jennifer Crites

January 19, 2004

He made such a difference in so many lives! May God be with the family.