Darrell Joe Fields

Darrell Joe Fields obituary, Hazard, KY

Darrell Joe Fields

Darrell Fields Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Engle-Bowling Funeral Home - Hazard on Dec. 16, 2025.
Darrell Joe Fields, born in Kentucky passed at the East Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard, Kentucky. Darrell was preceded in death by his wife: Nora E. Fields (Baker); his parents, Farmer and Claudie Mae Fields; his brothers, David, Rickie, Ronnie, Carlos, and Charlie.

He is survived by daughter, Darlene Cobb (James "Pat"); son, Nathan Kell Fields; grandchildren, Jennifer Doster (Tommy), Katie Cobb, Shelby Musgrove(Marshall), Claudia Gilbert(Aaron), Devin Fields, Madison Fields, Noah Fields, Grace Fields, and Elijah Fields; eight great grandchildren and numerous extended family members survive.

Darrell joined the Navy at 17 years old. Retiring from the navy after 26 years of service. He was a lifelong member of VFW Post #7357 and the Krypton Masonic Lodge #905.

Formal Interment for Darrell J & Nora Fields will be held at a later date at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery SE in Hyden, Kentucky.

Engle-Bowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Engle-Bowling Funeral Home - Hazard

301 East Main St. P.O. Box 705, Hazard, KY 41701

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