Dr. Fred Charles Fielder, Sr.

Nashville - Fred C. Fielder, age 85, Nashville, passed away July 21, 2018 at Alive Hospice, Nashville. He was born in Hattiesburg, MS and graduated from Tougaloo College, Mississippi. He entered Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry and received the D.D. S. degree in 1960 as the number one ranking student in his class and a M.S. Degree from the University of Michigan in 1964. An accomplished professional, he began his career in the School of Dentistry at Meharry and rose from an instructor in the Department of Operative Dentistry to the position of Dean in 1994. He retired from Meharry in 1998 as Dean Emeritus. He was a founding member of the American Certifying Board of Operative Dentistry and a member of other professional organizations. He published in several journals and made numerous clinic presentations.

He was a faithful member of Clark Memorial United Methodist Church, where he chaired and served on many committees. He was a member of the Sanctuary Choir and the Men's Ensemble. He was known for his faithful spirit and his ability to get the job done. He was passionate about service with Meals on Wheels from retirement until his health began to decline. His hobbies included woodworking, gardening and keeping a well-manicured lawn.

He is survived by loving and devoted wife of 61 years, Vivian J. Fielder, a loving son, Fred C. Fielder, Jr., grand-daughter, Freda K. Fielder, sister Gail Fielder Johnson, brother Kerry D. Fielder (Deborah), nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.

The Celebration of Life will be conducted on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Clark Memorial United Methodist Church 1014-14th Avenue, North. Nashville. Dr. Herbert L. Lester officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., service to follow at 12:00 noon. Entombment, Greenwood Main Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that, in memory of Dr. Fred C. Fielder, Sr., contributions be made to The Fred C. Fielder, D.D.S. Endowed Scholarship Fund, Office of Institutional Advancement, Meharry Medical College, 1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Blvd. Nashville, Tennessee 37208.

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Published by Tennessean from Jul. 24 to Jul. 25, 2018.

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Len Cooper

September 1, 2020

Dr. and Ms Vivian Fielder opened their home and hearts to me while I was studying for the Roman Catholic priesthood. He was always encouraging and made me feel at home when I stayed with them.

LaVera Farrell Ayers

January 21, 2019

Dr. Fielder was a beautiful soul, well respected and humble!

Cynthia Lacey

January 19, 2019

RSP Dr Fielder

Mark Fuqua

July 27, 2018

Dear Freddie. When we spoke the other day I had no idea your father had passed. What a wonderful man he must have been. But so are you. You and your family are in my thoughts. Mark Fuqua

Amelia Tucker-Shaw

July 26, 2018

Fred, May your light of love, faith and leadership continue to shine so others may follow in your footsteps. Rest In Peace my dear brother. I love you Vivian and May your peace and strength be powered by the Grace of God!

Cedric Cole

July 26, 2018

Be encouraged Fielder Family!

Frank Davis

July 26, 2018

Our office was very grieved to hear of the passing of Dr. Fielder. Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers for you and your family. If we can be of any assistance, please contact me.

Frank C. Davis & Staff

ROBERT L. SELDERS,DDS '83

July 26, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

PHILIP NEELY

Sent Flowers

Sorena Street

July 26, 2018

To the Fielder family: On behalf of Sorena Roberta Street and family, we send our most heart-felt condolences to you in your time of need, in honor of remembering the kindness you gave to us during the passing of our loved one, Harold D. Street. May God's love blessings be forever upon you.

LaVera Farrell Ayers

July 26, 2018

To the Fielder family , my condolences go out to you. May God comfort you & give you peace during this difficult time. Just found out about his passing & my heart is heavy . Thanks for all you've done for my dear mother. God bless you.

Charlene Jackson

July 25, 2018

Mrs. Fielder,
I am so sorry to hear of the home going of Dr Fred. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Terri Allen

July 25, 2018

I'm so sorry to hear of Dr. Fielder's passing. I remember fondly the times that he would send students to St. Vincent de Paul school to do dental health instruction for the students and them knowing that one of those students was his son.
Looking back, I realize that this was an exercise in human/community relations, not just dentistry.
Please know that you are in my prayers during this difficult time.

Terri Daniels Allen

Ruth Byrdsong

July 25, 2018

Vivian and family, you all are in my prayers. Please take case of each other. Call or text when ever you want or need anything. Love, Ruth

Rev. VIctoria Sizemore Baldwin

July 25, 2018

Please know that we are remembering you in our prayers.Vicki Baldwin and the St Paul family,Please know that we are remembering you in our prayers.Vicki Baldwin and the St John family

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Sent Flowers

Bessie West

July 25, 2018

Sorry for your loss

Donnie Frierson

July 24, 2018

prayers for the family

Michael Yacko

July 24, 2018

I was saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Fred Fielder which I read it in the newspaper today. I was made joyous of his life and what the intersection of his life and mine has meant to me.
I arrived in Nashville to work at the Department of Veterans Affairs in July 1978 and I expressed to my Chief of the Dental Service, Dr. Jack Tyson, that I was interested in teaching. He made arrangements for me to meet Dr. Fred Fielder who at that time was the Chairman of the Department of Operative Dentistry. We had an interview that was cordial and welcoming and I began working as a volunteer as a clinical instructor in the Department of Operative Dentistry one afternoon a week. I had the blessing of working with some of the giants at Meharry's School of Dentistry: Wlliam Watson, Eugenia Mobley, Fred Fielder. This volunteer activity and granted time off from the VA continued until I retired from the VA in January 2014 at which time I joined the Faculty on a full-time basis, where I remain today.
In 1980 Dr. Fielder and I were talking about Operative Dentistry and he mentioned that there was a conference at the University of Kentucky in October called the Consortium of Operative Dentists in Education. I expressed an interest and he invited me to go. I have maintained an interest and have participated in this conference for most of the meetings over the past 37 years and plan to meet with them against this October at the University of North Carolina.
We have maintained a friendship over the years even after he moved onto become Dean and into retirement. We shared the common interest of helping with Meals on Wheels. Dr. Fielder has had an influence in many ways in my life and I am deeply appreciative of him and his life well-lived.

Sondra Powell

July 24, 2018

Fred and I were chemistry partners for 4 years at Tougaloo and Vivian and I were roommates. We were all very close over the years I'll cherish our last visit last summer when Roland and I got a chance to visit while attending a family reunion. We love you Vivian. May God hold you and family in his arms. Sondra and Roland.

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