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Charles Fields Obituary
SALISBURY - Charles "Jake" Fields, age 69, 1009 Hawkinstown Road, died Sunday, April 26, 2009, at Rowan Regional Medical Center.
Born June 19, 1939, in Gastonia, he was a son of the late Charlie and Theresa Whiteside Fields. He graduated in the Class of 1956 from J.C. Price High School, Salisbury. Retired from Cone Mills after 41 years, where he was a supervisor, he attended First Calvary Baptist Church.
Mr. Fields was a member of Western Star Lodge 9, PHA, JC Price High School National Alumni, Dixonville Lincoln Community Association and Hawkinstown Community Club.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son Charles Fields, III and brother James Willie Fields.
He is survived by his loving, faithful and devoted wife, whom he married Dec. 7, 1959, Elizabeth Pearson Fields of the home; son Eddie Fields (Carol) of Lexington; daughter Scarlette Fields-Johnson (Charles) of Upper Marlboro, Md.; four grandchildren, Derrick Horton, Monica Fields, Eddie Fields, Jr. and Chad Ellis Johnson; two great-grandchildren; sister Rena Fields Morgan (Thomas), Salisbury; special nieces Deja Morgan Spann (Lummie) of Wendell, Marquita Morgan and fiance Henry Beard of Windsor, Conn., V. Ramona Hunter (Fred), Voorhees, N.J.; special nephews Scott Fields Morgan (Antoinette), Windsor, Conn., Charlie Pearson, Philadelphia, Pa.; great-niece Dezare' Renee Morgan, Windsor, Conn.; brother-in-law Edward Pearson, Sr. (Mollucye) of Philadelphia, Pa.; sisters-in-law Sara Ross of Baltimore, Md., Minnie Pearson of Hyattsville, Md., Mary Perkins of Willingboro, N.J.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Visitation and Service: Visitation is 3 p.m. Friday at A.R. Kelsey Memorial Chapel, Noble & Kelsey Funeral Home, Inc., followed by the funeral at 4 p.m. in the chapel. The Rev. Leamon B. Brown, pastor of First Calvary Baptist Church, is in charge of the service. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. At other times, the family will be at the home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Calvary Baptist Church, Scholarship Fund, 400 S. Long St., Salisbury, NC 28144.
Online condolences may be made at www.nobleandkelsey.com.
Special thanks to Salisbury Davita Dialysis and staff, Dr. Trevor Allison and the Board of Directors and staff of Salisbury Community Action Agency.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Fields
Dr. Joneice Anderson
May 10, 2009
Soror Fields, "Boo Babay", and Family,
I have just learned of your dear husband and father's death. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Think of the wonderful memories that you will always cherish.
With Much Love,
J. Bush
May 1, 2009
Scarlette,
How blessed you are to have had your dad for so long and be able to keep all of the memories of him. You were truly his "little girl." He had the ability to make others feel as though they were his daughters too. Keep your hand in God's Hand and know that it's already alright!
Grace & Peace unto you,
Jackie (Boger) Bush
J. Bush
May 1, 2009
Mrs. Fields,
Please know that we are thinking of you and praying for you during this time of bereavement. Mr. Jake was a special man, but of course you know that because you married him. God bless you.
Jackie & David Bush
and Family
Jessie Dillingham
May 1, 2009
Fields and Morgan Family
Know that in His perfect time and in His gentle way, God's loving and caring touch will comfort, support and strengthen you.
Jessie Dillingham and Family
May 1, 2009
Mrs. Fields,
May God be with you and your family in this time of bereavement, our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Westside Headstart Family
Patterson Family
April 30, 2009
Mrs. Fields and family, We were saddened by the death of Mr. Fields. Please allow God to hold you through this time. We are praying for you.
Regina Martin
April 30, 2009
Ms. Fields and Family,
Thinking of you and your family during the loss of your husband.I have you in my prayers. Wishing you beautiful memories always.
Albert & Judy Tinsley
April 30, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 30, 2009
April 30,2009
THOSE OF US WHO KNOW HIM, KNOW HIS LOVE
SURPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING. OUR PRAYERS GO
OUT TO YOUR FAMILY.
Marion Breedlove Evans' Family (Fayetteville,NC)
William Byers
April 30, 2009
To Jake Fields' family: My prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. Jake and I were friends and schoolmates at Price HS. May his love and memories remain with you. Class of 1955
Brown/Sherrill/Peoples Family
April 30, 2009
Mrs.Fields&Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Doug & Michelle (C-optical)
April 30, 2009
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Crystal Gilmore
April 30, 2009
Miss Liz and Doo-Baby(Scarlette),
Our families go so far back and to lose Mr. Jake is like losing an uncle. My condolences to your family. I love you two and if you need me know that I am there!
rebecca stinson
April 30, 2009
Crossing the Bar
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.
By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation
Stephanie Bias
April 30, 2009
Mrs. Fields and Scarlette,
Daddy and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. May the wonderful memories you shared as a family sustain you in the days ahead.
Well done, thy good and faithful servant!
Willie Mae (MiMi) Swann and Family
April 30, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Thomas Wood
April 30, 2009
My thought and prayers go out to the family of Jake Fields. The love that he had for his family was so great.You could see the smile on his face when he would talk about each one of you. My God bless you during this time.
Myra Mills
April 30, 2009
Ms.Fields,Scarlette and the Entire Family:
Durning our school days we had plenty of cheerleading practices at the Fields Home. Mr.Jake would be out in the yard watching over us when he wasn't working.Your house was like a second home to me and many members of our class and the Hawkinstown Community.Mr.Jake can now watch over us from HEAVEN.Love and prayers to All at this time and always.
Myra Mills
Tangy H. Roseborough
April 30, 2009
May the peace of God surpass all understanding. Hold on to the special memories and know that God is just a prayer away.
The Elizabeth K. Hubbard Family
Mamie J. Welborne
April 30, 2009
Elizabeth, continue to trust in God - Our Comforter. He will sustain you and your family through your time of sorrow. My prayers are with you.
Classmate,
Geneva R. Jones
April 29, 2009
May God comfort and bless you during this difficult time.
Doris Jones
April 29, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Clinton Cowan Family
April 29, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Audrey Boyd
April 29, 2009
My condolences to you and your family at this time. May the peace of the Lord be with you all.
Audrey J. Boyd
Roberta Boyd-Norfleet
April 29, 2009
Liz, my deepest condolences go out to you and your family. You are in my constant prayers for your strength through this transition. We love you.
Roberta (Boyd-Norfleet), Robert and Dontae
Jerome Ingram
April 29, 2009
Elizabeth and Family,
Please accept my condolences during this difficult time. May the precious memories of Jake help to relieve some of what you must be feeling at this time.
Your friend and classmate,
Jerome Ingram
Eugene Nunn
April 29, 2009
Mrs Fields and Family, I am sorry to hear of Mr. Fields death. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers
Delores Stout
April 29, 2009
To Mrs. Fields and Family, My deepest sympathies are with you and your family. May your memories comfort you and the kindness of others sustain you through the days ahead.
William Robinson
April 29, 2009
Mrs. Fields and Family,
I was saddened to learn of Mr. Field's death. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Pam Tinsley
April 29, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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