Howard M. Fields

Mt. Pleasant, SC

Howard M. Fields, 83, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina died, Wednesday, May 30, 2018 after willfully battling declining health for several years. Dad was born on July 8, 1934 in Middelsboro, Kentucky to Howard and Grace Fields, who preceded him in death. He was also predeceased by his sister Dorothy, his brother Robert, and an infant daughter. He graduated from Central High School in Fountain City, Tennessee in 1952 and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee in 1957 where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta. He was a member of the Army Reserves from 1956 - 1962. After college, Dad began his career in manufacturing management with United States Gypsum. He continued working for USG and then Domtar, Inc. for over 37 years, retiring in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina in 1996. Dad was very active in the church, serving at times as an Elder, a Trustee, and choir member in the congregations he and the family joined as we moved during the course of his career. He has been a longtime member of Sunrise Presbyterian Church on Sullivan's Island. Dad loved golf, the UT Volunteers, Barbershop Quartet, beach reunions, and Saturday afternoon cookouts. Among Dad's proudest accomplishments in retirement was as a volunteer reading tutor for 3rd graders at Charles Pinckney Elementary School. But, above all, his greatest enjoyment came from time spent with his family. He will be dearly missed by us all.

Dad is survived by his wife of 61 years, Patricia Ann Fields, a brother, James Dizney Fields, daughter Marcella Lynn Fields, daughter Christy Fields Weisiger and her husband Gregory, daughter Cynthia Lee Larkin and her husband Michael, and son Gregory Howard Fields. He is also survived by three granddaughters, Erin Weisiger Willis and her husband Tanner, Annie Leigh Larkin, and Rachel Grace Larkin, one grandson, Michael Howard Weisiger, one great-granddaughter Charlotte Katherine Willis and one great-grandson, Baby Boy Willis, expected in June, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family, including his much-loved other "daughter" Shevawn Stewart and her family.

We would like to thank the Sunrise Presbyterian Church and Dunes West communities for the many ways they helped Dad and all of us in the past few years. The Celebration of Life Services will be held on June 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at Sunrise Presbyterian Church, 3222 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, 29482. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the MS Society. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted to www.palmettocremationsociety.com. Arrangements entrusted to Palmetto Cremation Society, 11 Cunnington Avenue Charleston, South Carolina, 29405, 843-722-2555.

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel on Jun. 19, 2018.

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Shevawn Stewart

June 12, 2023

I remember that when I turned 18, Uncle Howard took me to Snuffy's restaurant in Scotch Plains and bought me my first legal drink. Just the 2 of us. It was a very special to me that he took the time out of his life to treat me like family. He was always caring for me and other people. Miss him every day.

Sally Graham

June 26, 2018

Mr. Fields was a True Southern Gentleman. He would walk through the door at Pinckney Elementary School with a smile on his face, always asked how everyone was doing (and he genuinely cared) and usually had something cute or funny to say. What a blessing he was to Pinckney! We lost a good one on May 30, and he will be missed.
Sally

Tiffany Henderson

June 25, 2018

We were so blessed to get to know your dad during his time volunteering at Pinckney Elementary. My own daughter had the opportunity to read with him several times and loved the days when she got to go to the library with Mr. Fields. Prayers for comfort and peace for all of you.
Tiffany

Kim Jackson

June 25, 2018

For over 10 years Mr. Fields volunteered with students in my classroom. He was a blessing to so many students who attended Pinckney. I cannot tell you how I have been changed by just knowing Mr. Fields. Thank you for sharing him with me for so many years.

Shawn McMahon

June 22, 2018

Howard was one of the finest gentlemen I have ever encountered. He pretty much accepted me for one of his own as I have been best friends with Gregory for the better part of 30 years. He always had time to give me advice and tried as hard as he could to make a boy into a man with me. I am honored to have had a role model like him to teach me about responsibility and how to be a firm but loving father. Dad, you will be surely missed and always close to my heart. See you again in heaven, if I am lucky enough to get there. Love always, Shawn

Shevawn Stewart

June 20, 2018

Howard Fields was a truly extraordinary man. His warmth and kindness were experienced by everyone who knew him. He had a great sense of humor as well as an abiding faith in God.

He loved unconditionally and with all of his heart. He especially loved his family, which I was lucky enough to be included in on a regular basis.

One evening, as a 17 year old girl, I was asked to babysit for 6 children while my parents and their coworkers went to a company function. I didn't know them well, but was managing to keep them entertertained until bath time came around.

I was instructed to let the oldest girl give her 3 year old brother a bath. That went fine until she had him stand on the toilet to dry him off. He fell off the toilet and was bleeding with a scalp wound!

This was the days before cell phones. So, I called the ambulance and a neighbor came over and accompanied him to the hospital for stitches. I called Howard and immediately drove to the home I was in and helped me make sure everyone was good to go and put to bed. Then he let me cry on his shoulder for a couple of minutes after the adrenaline subsided. I always knew I could count on him to be there for me.

Howard was one of my Dad's best friends. They shared many fun Sundays yelling at the their favorite football teams and eating lots of snacks. He also went out of his way to check on my step-mom after Dad died. He called me regularly to check on me and my famiy as well. It filled some of the void that Dad left. It was just what he did, no questions asked.

His proudest accomplishment was his family. He loves each and every one of you in your own unique way. He could lay down the law when it was needed, but much preferred to brag on how wonderful they are to anyone who would listen. He will always be special to me and my family.

Marcy Fields

June 20, 2018

Love you Dad and we miss you terribly Marcy

Pat

June 19, 2018

Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you through this difficult time. Isa. 61:1,2. I hope your memories sustain you and the scriptures bring you peace and hope.

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