Steven Fields

Steven D. Fields NAGS HEAD - Steven D. Fields, 62, passed away Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010 at Outer Banks Hospital following his battle with prostate cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Ruth A. Fields; a daughter, Angela Flora and her husband Monty of Stanardsville, Va.; and a son, Steven Fields II and his wife Nicole of Staunton, sVa.; four sisters, Peggy Beverly and husband Butch of Earlysville, Va., Donna Walker and companion Howard Goshart of Charlottesville, Va., Linda Fields of Stanardsville, Amy Siler and husband Melvin of Palmyra, Va.; four grandchildren, Dustin and Hunter Foster, Jessica Fields and Scott Ashby; nieces and nephews, Jennifer Jones, Wendy Shortridge, Wesley Walker, Amanda Lam, Kyle Siler and Lisa Fields. He leaves behind his "buddies" Ashley and Misty, his two dogs; and Sadie and Dora, his two cats. He was preceded in death by his father, Sidney Lee Fields; his mother, Edith Marie Walton; his stepfather Amos E. "Shorty" Walton; and his grandparents, Jessie and Leona Hixon. Steven attended Lane High School and graduated in 1967. He married the love of his life, Ruth, in 1968. He served in the U.S. Navy. After serving his country he became a Virginia State policeman, and later a City of Charlottesville policeman. His love of travel led him to become an over- the-road trucker until a few years ago when he worked for the Town of Kill Devil Hills. He retired in July due to his illness. From his service in the Navy, Steven always had a love for water and the Outer Banks which is where his family spent every summer vacation. In 2000 he and Ruth purchased their retirement home in Nags Head, N.C. The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to Dr. Roger Lever; Darlene Jones, emergency department nurse; medical-surgical nurses, Trisha Robbins, Pam Fockler, Susan Longo and Heather Cobb. A special thanks to his wife's co-workers in Radiology Department at the Outer Banks Hospital. A special thanks to Tracie Porter and Brenda Strunk for all their love, compassion, companionship and help in the care of Steven. A memorial service in Nags Head, N.C., and his hometown of Charlottesville, Va., will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association or your local SPCA. Condolences to the family may be expressed via the online register at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.