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Charles O'Shields Obituary
O'SHIELDS, 80
WINTER HAVEN - Mr. Charles C. O'Shields, age 80, a resident of Winter Haven, passed away Sun. 5/29/11 at LRMC due to heart failure.
Mr. O'Shields was born 9/22/30 in Atlanta, GA. to Carlos & Tillie Mae (Campbell) O'Shields. He was a Polk Co. resident since 1956, retired from Suburban Propane and was of the Pentecostal faith. He also volunteered for the National Guard.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and 3 brothers. Charles is survived by his wife of 58 years: Josephine O'Shields of Winter Haven; 2 daughters: Patsy Lester, & Peggy O'Shields both of Winter Haven; brother Harold (Linda) O'Shields of Senoia, GA; 3 sisters-in-law: Nell, Edna & Betty; 2 granddaughters: Rebecca Childress of Eagle Lake & Rachel (Brady) Herstine of Winter Haven; 5 great grandchildren: Brandon, Meghan, Tiffany, Daisy & Jacob.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Sat. June 4th at the Kersey Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Auburndale Memorial Park. Visitation will be held before from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
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I know you're in a much better place, but Father's Day was a real challenge without you. I miss you so much, you dear sweet man. Forever in my heart.
Peggy O'Shields
June 21, 2011
Dad - October 2010 O'Shields Family Reunion
Peggy O'Shields
June 16, 2011
Herbert & Evelyn Hattaway
June 6, 2011
To the family of Charles, our love and prayers are with you.
Debbie Zink
June 5, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. O'Shields. I love you all and am praying for you.
Shirley Ethridge
June 2, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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