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Charles Fields Obituary
September 17, 1957 - June 3, 2024
Charles "Charlie" Thomas Fields, 66 of Stokesdale went to be with the Lord on June 03, 2024 after a lengthy stay at Moses Cone Hospital. He was born in Guilford County, September 17, 1957, to the late James Richard and Barbara Dixon Fields. Charlie loved the Lord and delighted in his wife, his son, his grandchildren, and his large family. Charlie worked faithfully side by side with his father and siblings and was co-owner of Superior Mechanical Services for over 45 years. While he had a great career, Charlie's legacy is one of serving without ever asking to be served. His kindness and heart for helping others is an inspiration for all. If you ever needed someone dependable to help you, Charlie was your man. If you were down on your luck, or just needed a hand, Charlie was always there to help. He enjoyed the simple things in life. Joking around with his family, multiple projects around the farm, water skiing, watching TV, and going to the mountains with Emily. At the end, although his body was breaking down, his faith in Christ and his future was never in doubt. Charlie had a great smile, but it was his big heart that made him stand out. While Charlie's life here was not long enough, it was a life lived well.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 43 years, Emily Grace Fields; one son, Ryan Fields (Deborah); three grandchildren, Tanetta, Joseph, and Miriam Fields (another grandchild is on the way); one sister, Carole Gibson (Ken); three brothers, Jimmy Fields (Nancy), Andy Fields (Kathy), Ray Fields (Tracy), and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2024, at First Baptist Church Summerfield with Dr. Kelly Bullard, Rev. Derrick Moody, and Rev. John Woods officiating. Interment will be held Friday, 2 p.m., at Flat Rock Church Cemetery, Stokesdale. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Forbis and Dick Funeral Service Stokesdale Chapel.
The family requests that memorial donations be made to First Baptist Church Summerfield, 2300 Scalesville Rd, Summerfield, NC 27358, or to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or stjude.org.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Fields
Sponsored by Forbis & Dick Funeral Service - Stokesdale Chapel Formerly Brooke Chapel.
Gracie Casey
June 11, 2024
Emily, I just heard about this and am so sorry! Please know that my prayers are with you and your family.
Gracie Casey
Bob Simpson
June 11, 2024
My prayers are with the family. I lived around the corner on South Chapman street and knew Charlie and Andy. Charlie was always a good man and he will definitely be missed. I went to Murphey and Jackson Schools with him.
Becky
June 8, 2024
Emily & Ryan, I am so sorry for your loss. I drove by the church yesterday and seen where someone was going to be buried so close to your parents/grandparents. I was shocked and sadden to find out it had been for Charlie. He was one of the few good guys in this world.
You are all in my prayers.
Larice White
June 7, 2024
I was so sorry to hear about Charlie´s passing. Such a wonderful guy when I would run into him at the store. I am lifting you up Emily and your precious family. I love you. Larice White
Judy Lemmons Pegram
June 7, 2024
My sincere sympathy and prayers to his memory and your loss, I didn´t know Charlie, but know Emily and Amy thru Merle Norman. Two of the sweetest ladies I´ve ever met. I´m so sorry for your loss
Jeff Bostic
June 7, 2024
I was shocked when I say this message. I played baseball for little league and high school. He was a great young guy and I am sure it carried all during his adult life. Thank for the info and my prayers are with the family and kids and grandkids
Jeff Bostic
Scott Mitchell
June 6, 2024
So sorry to hear this about Charlie, praying for all the family, such a great guy
Stefanie Wall
June 6, 2024
Prayers for you Emily and your family during this time.
Tim Gardner
June 6, 2024
Charlie was a great friend. Enjoyed knowing him in. high school and seeing him many times out and about since then. My condolences and prayers to Emily and the family.
I was actually the photographer at their wedding.
Tim Gardner
Susan Glover
June 6, 2024
My deepest condolences to this lovely family. My husband, I shared many good memories with this wonderful person. He was definitely a spiritual walker in the light of our Lord. He will be surely missed.
My one memory was at Christmas. I would always make goodies for the holidays and peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate was Charlie´s favorite.
He would say, just don´t add the nuts. Bring all the leftovers.
Sometimes it´s just a little things in life that made the best memories
My prayers will be with you all during this difficult time especially Emily.
Love and prayers,
Jerry Thomas
June 6, 2024
Great guy even as a kid when we grew up together. Awesome baseball player and athlete. Prayers to his family during this time. RIP Charlie
Pam Anderson
June 5, 2024
I was Charlie´s dental hygienist Pam. I loved joking with Charlie, I remember telling him a fib that Emily and Ryan would let their pet beagle in the house after he went to work. I also said that they let the dog hop on the bed and put his head on Charlie´s pillow. Charlie assured me they would not do that. We had many joking moments and I will miss him. I know he will watch over everyone he loved until we join our Heavenly Father
Douglas Lee
June 5, 2024
I went to school with Charlie way back.He was a great guy and awesome baseball pitcher. I'm so sorry to hear this news. My condolences to the family. I know Jimmy and Andy also.Lord be with y'all in the coming days
Mandy Williams
June 5, 2024
I'm saddened by this news, as this world will miss Charlie. He definitely had a servant's spirit and supported others and his church in those ways. Though, he will be missed here, heaven has been blessed.
Emily and Ryan, my heart goes out to you two especially. I always saw how close your family was, and I'm sure remains. My deepest condolences to both of you, as well as my sympathies for all of Charlie's loved ones. I'll be lifting you up in prayers for God to help comfort you as you mourn your loss and find solace in the fact you will see him again one day.
Ann Williams class of 75
June 5, 2024
James B Dudley Class of 75 send our condolences to the Fields Family. We are praying for the family and friends.
Joyce Hale
June 5, 2024
Sympathies to this lovely family. May God wrap his arms around you tightly in these difficult days.
Gaye Mabe
June 5, 2024
Emily and Ryan,my heart is broken for you. I know you already have peace that Charlie is with Jesus. I'm praying for comfort in the days ahead. With much love.
Lennon Ferguson
June 5, 2024
I remember you teaching me ping-pong at Flat Rock many years ago. You were a really great guy and we'll miss you.
Pat Gambill
June 5, 2024
Praying for God´s comfort during this very difficult time.
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