William Oliver "Bill" Shields

1947 - 2021

William Oliver "Bill" Shields
May 10, 1947 - August 12, 2021
Plano, Texas - William Oliver "Bill" Shields of Plano, Texas passed away August 12, 2021 at the age of 74. He was born on May 10, 1947 to Thomas Lawrence Shields, M.D. and Frances Pauline (Trussell) Shields in Dallas, Texas. Bill graduated in 1965 from Arlington Heights High School. He was also a graduate of Southern Methodist University in Dallas. Bill served his country proudly in the United States Air Force Reserves. He married Karen Bryson on September 18, 2004 in Dallas. Bill had a long successful career in real estate as both a broker and investor. He loved golf and was a founding member of Gleneagles Country Club in Plano. Most of all, Bill loved the life he shared with his wife, kids, and grandkids. He was a devoted member of Highland Park United Methodist Church where Bill ushered for many years.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Karen Shields of Plano, Texas; son, Oliver Shields and wife, Molly of Flagler Beach, Florida; daughter, Ashley Shields of Daytona Beach, Florida; son, Bryson Smith and wife, Liz of McKinney, Texas; daughter, K.C. Glynn and husband, Tim of Spring, Texas; granddaughters, Lexi and Skyden Glynn, both of Spring, Texas; grandsons, Hudson and Ryder Smith, both of McKinney, Texas; brother, Tom Shields and wife, Charlotte of Atlanta, Georgia; sister, Frances Foster and husband, Mike of Colleyville, Texas; nephews, Tim Foster and wife, Roxanne of Arlington, Texas, Michael Foster and wife, Rexanne of Southlake, Texas, Thomas Shields and wife, Shelley of Atlanta, Georgia, and Patrick Shields and wife, Samantha of Wolford, Massachusetts; numerous cousins, and a host of other loving family members and friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas "T.L." and Pauline Shields.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 17, 2021 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013. The service will be live streamed at TJMfuneral.com on Bill's obituary page by clicking on the following link: https://celebrationoflife.tv/blog/william-oliver-bill-shields. The recorded live stream will also be available for viewing at the same link location. Following the memorial service, a reception will be held at Gleneagles Country Club, 5401 West Park Blvd, Plano, Texas 75093.
Bill will be inurned at Highland Park United Methodist Church Columbarium.