Posted: Feb. 11, 2018 | Source: Reger Funeral Home
Raymond Fields, Jr., 70, went to his heavenly home on Feb. 9, 2018 to his earthly father and mother, Raymond and Edith (Midkiff) Fields.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Mandy Kate Fields Turley and brothers in law, Clarence James Fielder, Jim Whitt, special uncle and aunt Leonard and Opal Fields.
He was an avid fisherman and hunter.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Geneva McCoy Fields, sisters Addie Fields Fielder of Clendenin, WV, Ernestine (Mussy) Fields Williamson of Branchland, WV, Lois (Ermel) Fields Cook of Branchland. Brother, Paul (Susie) Fields of Branchland, sisters in law Hazel (Jack) McCoy Chapman, Becky Whitt, Ruth Chapman, brothers in law Russell (Lidia) McCoy, Cecil (Fran) McCoy, a special niece Darlene Midkiff who had made her home with him and was a big help to him, and a host of nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.
He loved the Lord and going to church when he was well. He was instrumental in the building and upkeep of Bethel Baptist Church in Bokeelia, Fla. where he led services and sang frequently. He was a retired mechanic. He was a Vietnam Veteran having served in the US Army. He served his country with honor and pride for 8 years.
Funeral services will be Monday Feb. 12, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel, in Huntington, WV, with Rev. Russell McCoy and Rev. Lenny Romans presiding. Burial will follow in Docks Creek Maple Hill Cemetery, Kenova. Family and friends viewing will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018 at the Reger Funeral Home. American Legion Post 111 of Hamlin, WV will conduct graveside military rites.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com.
