Michael Alan Shields

Michael Alan Shields obituary, Monkton, MD

Michael Alan Shields

Michael Shields Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Evans Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services - Forest Hill on May 3, 2023.

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On April 30, 2023, Michael Alan Shields, 69, of Forest Hill, passed away peacefully; devoted husband of Diane Shields; cherished father of Tina Simmons and her husband Scott, Jennifer Lavery and her husband Scott, Sarah Smith and her husband Artie, Harry Lang and his wife Ashley, Amanda Shields, Jason Lang, Nicole Wielepski and her husband Adam, and Jessica Messner; loving grandfather of Alexander, Lucas, Alyssa, Alexis, Samuel, Kali, Liam, Abigail, and Madison; dear brother of Linda Lee McMahon and her husband Russell, and Cynthia Veydt; with many loving nieces and nephews; and many loving family and friends.
Family and friends will honor and celebrate Michael's life at the Mountain Christian Church – Mt. Road Campus - 1802 Mt. Road, Joppa, MD 21085, with a service in the Cook Auditorium on, Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 10:30AM. Following his service a luncheon will take place at the Knights of Columbus Hall – Forest Hill, 23 Newport Drive.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Michael's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Mountain Christian Church.
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