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Lewis Shields Obituary
Mr. Shields was born in Indiana, Pa., a son of the late Walter W. and Olie E. Walker Shields. He graduated from Indiana Joint High and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Paul was a member of the V.F.W., the American Legion Post #1, the Disabled Veterans and Eastside Christian Church.
Mr. Shields is predeceased by his parents; a brother, Ronald W. Shields; and a grandson, Joseph Daniel Shields.
Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Phyllis Marie Pickard Shields of the home; two sons, Lewis P. (Donna) Shields Jr., of Florence and Christopher K. (Renee) Shields of Darlington; two daughters, Ronda L. Cottrell of Huntsville, Ala., and Kimberly S. (James) Gilliam of Jacksonville, Ark.; a brother, Raymond W. Shields of Jamestown, N.Y.; nine grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2009, in the Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Florence National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2009, at the funeral home.
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Rosemary Pettigrew
April 28, 2009
With my deepest condolences to the Shields family. I hope that this Bible scripture will give you much needed comfort and hope for the future. Luke 23:43
Kammy Benton
April 21, 2009
May you find strength in the Lord in your time of sorrow. Ms. Phyllis, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Paul. I will miss talking to him over the fence when I visit Ms. Sarah and mama. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family.
PATSY BOYLES
April 20, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss he was a wonderful person who I feel blessed to have known,all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Belinda Shields
April 19, 2009
Chris,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during tjis difficult time.
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Roger Shields
April 19, 2009
Aunt Phil
Sorry to hear about Uncle Paul. I wish I could have made it down there to of seen him before this. He is in a better place now with the Lord to ease his pain and suffering. Will miss him.
Randall & Linda Shields
April 19, 2009
Sorry for you lose. I will always cherrish the fond memories of Uncle Paul.
tommy spell
April 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
mary,jerry gainey
April 19, 2009
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
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