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Raymond Fields

Thursday, 26 January 2012 00:00 |

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Raymond K. Fields, age 61 of Cawood, KY passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at his residence following a long illness. He was born June 23, 1950 in Cawood, KY. Raymond was employed by the Harlan County Board of Education as a school teacher and principal for 24 years and retired due to health complications. He truly loved his job and cared deeply for each of his students.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Hiram Fields and Zelphia (Smith) Fields; his sisters, Lola Maynard and Cuma Lowe; his nephew, Don Noe; and one brother-in-law, John Maynard.

He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of 41 years, Joyce Fields of Cawood, KY; his children, Ray Fields and wife Tara of Cawood, KY, and Michelle Fields and James Jenkins of Cawood, KY; his brother, Hiram Fields; his sisters, Sharon Dean and husband Pete of Cawood, KY and Wanda Skidmore and husband Clarence of Crestline, OH; four grandchildren, Brayden Osborne, Abrianna Lola Sue-Ann Osborne, Jessie Michelle Jenkins, and Asija Marie Rayann Coots. Many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends also survive.

Visitation will be on Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 6-9 p.m. at Mount Pleasant Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Sunday, January 29, 2012 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Mount Pleasant Funeral Home with the Rev. Franklin Stewart and Rev. Gary Craig, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow at the Fields Cemetery in Cawood, KY. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Mount Pleasant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Comments

#21 Tony Gray 2012-02-06 06:42

I was one of Mr. Fields' students in the late 80's when he taught at Cranks Elementary. He was one of my favorite teachers. I'm so sorry for your loss...He was a very nice person and wonderful teacher. God bless you.

#20 Mary Rainey Couch 2012-01-30 00:26

I am so sorry for your loss,you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

#19 Jenny Brock 2012-01-29 18:52

You an your family are in my thoughts an prayers,

#18 Brenda Hill Rhymer 2012-01-29 09:27

My thoughts and Prayers are with you Joyce. Raymond was a wonderful person. May God give you peace and comfort in this difficult time.

#17 Diana Smith 2012-01-28 13:17

So sorry to hear of Raymond's passing. I know he will be missed by all of you. My prayers are with you all.

#16 Jane Perkins 2012-01-28 11:32

So sorry for your loss, will be keeping the family in my prayers.

#15 nancy hardy 2012-01-28 10:37

so sorry asout your loss.raymond was a wondeful man and a great friend he taught my kids @cawood michael and kathy creech and amanda blevins .he wellbe missed

#14 Mike Scott 2012-01-27 15:05

I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, father, brother and friend. Mr. Fields left many to morn his passing. Praying for each of you during this time of loss and for God's Grace and comfort upon you.

#13 Joe and Dawnna Rowe 2012-01-27 14:43

Joyce and Family, So sorry to hear about Raymond's passing. he was a wonderful person and friend. Joe and I thought a lot of him.I was privileged to have him as a teacher, bus driver and we both called him our friend.He will be greatly missed by so many. We pray that God blesses you and your family during this time and that His great hand of comfort surrounds you.God Bless you and your entire family.....Joe, Dawnna(Jones), Joel Bethany, and Jonathan Rowe...

#12 Clark Osborne 2012-01-27 14:11

I haven't lived in Cawood since 1976 but I remember Raymond growing up. Mostly while playing basketball on Cawood hill. I am very sorry for the family's loss.

#11 Jerry and Nancy Owen 2012-01-27 12:43

We are so sad to hear of the passing of Raymond. He was a good and kind man. We will miss him. Our prayers go out to all of his family.

#10 Allan D. Coldiron 2012-01-27 10:47

Raymond was a good friend in high school. We had many good laughs at J.A.C. H.S. He never had anything bad to say about anyone. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

#9 Allan D. Coldiron 2012-01-27 10:41

Raymond was a good friend in high school. We had many laughs together. He never had anything bad to say about anyone. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

#8 Julia&Charles Foley 2012-01-27 01:54

We are so sorry to hear of Raymond's passing. Our deepest sympathy is extended. All the family members are in our prayers.

#7 Susan & Bill Harmon 2012-01-26 21:42

Joyce, we are so sorry to hear of Raymond's passing. You and your family will be in our prayers.

#6 JOYCE,AND ALL THE FA 2012-01-26 19:39

sending prayers during this difficult time for you and your family, raymond was a wonderful man, very kind, caring and funny, he will be sadly missed,thoughts and prayers for you all during this time, god bless.

#5 Pat Carter 2012-01-26 15:50

Joyce and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We have lost a great friend and classmate who contributed greatly to his community. May God comfort you as you mourn his passing.

#4 Elizabeth H. McKinne 2012-01-26 15:30

Sharon and family, may God keep you at this sad time.

#3 Helen Ellison 2012-01-26 15:23

Joyce, so sorry to hear about Raymond's passing. He was a good man and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless .

#2 Donna Saylor Fee 2012-01-26 15:18

Joyce, Sharon and all the family I am so sorry to hear this about Raymond he taught my kids at Cranks and was the bus driver for them my Prayers & Thoughts are with all of you at this most sad time.

#1 Eulagray McHargue 2012-01-26 11:48

Joyce, Sharon and Grover
I am so sorry to hear about Raymond. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

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