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Arthur Fields Jr.

1939 - 2022

Arthur Fields Jr. obituary, 1939-2022, Gary, IN

BORN

1939

DIED

2022

FUNERAL HOME

Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home

4209 Grant Street

Gary, Indiana

Arthur Fields Obituary

Arthur Fields Jr. (Sonny, CowBoy) was born in Shaw, Mississippi to Arthur Sr. and Geraldine Fields. Arthur was the oldest of 11 siblings. In 1954, Arthur and his family moved from Mississippi to Gary Indiana. Arthur graduated from high school in 1959. Arthur worked at LTV (Youngstown) as a Steel furnace worker and retired in 2010 with 52 years of service. Arthur met the love of his life Ernestine Clark and to this union they had a daughter, Augustine (Augie), son, Jason Fields, Adopted sons/Godsons; Johnny Barnes, Lawan Atkins. Arthur loved his wife and children. On Sunday, May 1st, 2022, passed away peacefully. He was preceded in death by his son, Jason Fields, Mother Geraldine Fields, Father Arthur Fields Sr. 4 brothers Virgil, Elijah (Eli) and Prentis and Willie Fields. 3 Sisters Leaner Fields Carnes, Bessie and Gloria Fields. He will be forever missed by his loving wife Ernestine Fields and daughter Augustine Fields. 1 brother, Griffin (Diane) Fields. 2 Sisters, Veronica Fields, Jacqueline Fields and a host of other relatives, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation and Funeral Service will be Saturday May 14, 2022 at Smith Bizzell and Warner Funeral Home 4209 Grant Street Gary, IN. Visitation will begin at 9:00am and immediately followed by Funeral Service at 11:00am.

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Published by Post-Tribune on May 13, 2022.

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U. Deloney

May 8, 2023

Know that Sonny has not been forgotten. Nor you and your family. May you find comfort in his life well lived.

Udotcy Deloney (Barnett)

August 7, 2022

I just found out about Mr. Fields´ passing. Such a good good person; good neighbor. Always willing to help in some way. Condolences to Mrs. Fields and Augustine.

Lawan Adkins

May 23, 2022

RIP Mr. Fields. You were a great man and role model! You were always nice and had a big smile for everyone. I will never forget you taking me to a Cubs game at Wrigley with you and Jason (RIP) and you also took to me to a Bulls game in Chicago to see the 76ers and Dr. J and Moses Malone with you and Jason! You were always nice to me when I was over to your house to visit Jason, which was a lot since 1973! I always enjoyed visiting with you and Mrs. Fields when I came home on leave from the Air Force and after I retired from the AF. It was so good to see and you and Mrs. Fields in Sept 2021 when I was home! RIP Mr. Fields! My condolences and love to Mrs. Fields and Augie.
With love and respect,
Lawan

Dede/THE KENNEY FAMILY..

May 18, 2022

Condolences to the whole ... sending my love..RIP SONNY

Michael and Joanne Kovacich

May 15, 2022

Dear Fields family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Arthur's passing. He was such a happy, outgoing, positive man. I always enjoyed talking with him in the office. May he rest in peace for eternity. Please accept our condolences.

Juanita Green

May 14, 2022

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Larry and Linda Harris Webb

May 13, 2022

Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Mary Andrews & Family

May 12, 2022

Sorry for the lost of Mr. Arthur Fields (Sonny) May God bring comfort to you during this difficult time.

Betty Waters

May 12, 2022

Rarely in this lifetime are you blessed with someone who is a second dad to you. This is exactly what I found in Mr. Arthur Fields Jr. I love you and you will be greatly missed.

Dawn Waters

May 12, 2022

The Waters Family will always remember and miss our “Pop-Pop”Fields.

Zadie Word

May 10, 2022

My Condolences, Prayers and Love the Fields "Cowboy"Family. ! May Cowboy spirit always be with his Family.

Kenneth Washington

May 4, 2022

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Keith Eaton

May 4, 2022

Our dear uncle Sonny has left us he fought to the very end we were blessed with 82yrs of family love and respect rest uncle Sonny Nephew Keith ❤ ♥

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Visitation

9:00 a.m.

Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home

4209 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408

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14

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11:00 a.m.

Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home

4209 Grant Street, Gary, IN 46408

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