Franklin Fields

Franklin Fields, 90, Franklin Fields son of the late Rev. Armstead and Susie Fields was born on September 22, 1922 in Baltimore, Maryland. He entered into his eternal life to be with the God on February 24, 2013 at the blessed age of 90, after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret L. Fields, brother Oscar Armstead Fields; children, Otis F. Fields, Alice Theresa Fields- Kennedy, Calvin F. Fields and James Brown. “Frank” or “Mr. Fields” as known to many received his education in the Baltimore City Public Schools System. As a young man, he was employed by Dan’s Shoemaker in Baltimore, Maryland for 2 years, until he enlisted into the United States Army in 1943. He served his country in World War II, traveled by sea on the Williams B. Woods Ship docking at many ports, Naples, Casablanca Morocco, Rome, Fiji, and Italy. For serving his country, he received Good Conduct Medals, World War II Victory Ribbons and European Africa Middle Eastern Service Ribbon. Frank was discharge with a honorable discharge in 1945 upon returning to Baltimore. After serving 29 months in Europe, he united in marriage to the late Margaret L. Fields on March 17, 1946 and from that union five children were born. To better his life, he attended the Maryland School of Building Trades, Inc. of bricklaying and graduated June 17, 1949. In 1950, he was employed by the Social Security Department of Civil Services Health, Education and Welfare Division of Operation Transportation Department as a Truck Driver. Frank remained a valuable employee for 36 years of service, receiving safety and recognition awards for his contribution until he retired in 1982. In the last ten years of his life, he moved to Richmond Virginia. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior as a young man at the White Stone Baptist Church and in 2011, he rededicated his life to Christ at The Saint Paul’s Baptist Church. Frank demonstrated the true love of God to his family, friends and fellowman who did not mind extending a helping hand to anyone with a smile. He enjoyed going to the flea market, eating Popeye’s chicken, Lisa’s sweet potato pie and crabs. Most of all, he showed his love for God and his fatherly love to his children doing whatever he could do in any way. His words was “Thank the good Lord” and “a hundred years you won’t even know the difference”. He leaves behind to cherish his loving memories five daughters, devoted Frances Franklin “Frankie” Fields-Crawley (Anthony) of Richmond, VA, Felicia “Lisa” Edwards (Timothy), Joyce Brown-Harrison (Johnny), Daisy Cooper and Mary Brown all of Baltimore, MD; two sons, Reginald F. Fields (Sylvia) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Graylin F. Fields of Baltimore, MD; 14 grandchildren, Cathy, Tiffany, Terry, Adam, Sade, Terrica, Kenny, Shontae, Latiem, Jamal, Sherria, Damion, Brittany and Trinity, 12 great-grandchildren; goddaughter, Constance L. Nelson; long time friend, Frances L. Brown of Baltimore, MD; and a host of other relatives and friends. Daddy...thank you for securing us and spending all your time showing and teaching us what is the true meaning of a Father’s Love. Our Heavenly Father, He knows what is best and so you ran the race and finished the test, now God has decided to give you eternal rest. We love you daddy!

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Franklin Fields

September 22, 1922 - February 24, 2013