Eugene "Gene" Shields
Eugene "Gene" Shields
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In addition to his wife, Barbara, those left to cherish his memory includes his daughters, Becky (Chuck) Burrus, Jodie (Billy) Noe; son, Franklin (Linet) Shields; sisters, Judy Fuller, Vickie Shields Perez; brother, Wayne Shields; 19 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren with two on the way; and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Besides his parents, Gene is preceded in death by his son, Allen Shields; and brother Stanley Shields.
Visitation will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 2-4pm at Clark Legacy Center, Brannon Crossing followed by a memorial service at 4pm officiated by Bro. Bryan Hester, Bros Tim Thompson, and Ron Cook. Burial will take place at a later date at Bluegrass Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Hospice (specifically Boyle County).
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jim Peyton
Earlier today
My first year in the methodist ministry in 1983 i was sent to Robert's chapel Methodist church in Nicholasville and Gene Shields at that time was the lay leader and what a tremendous help he was to me so kind and gentle and loving a person. May God bless all his family. JIM PEYTON
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Donald and Joan Walls
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Barbara, we are so sorry to here about Bro Gene, he was our pastor at Elkhorn Methodist Church in Taylor Co, he also married our son Chase and Tasha Walls and done amazing job, we all thought a lot of him. Prayers for you and your family during this very difficult time
Marsha Lane
Earlier today
Barbara the entire Shields family are in my thoughts and prayers. Here is a scripture I go to a lot ISAIAH 40:31
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