Richard Edward Fields
May 22, 2017
Richard Edward Fields, 72 of Gainesville, FL passed away surrounded by his family at Haven Hospice on Monday May 22, 2017, after a long battle with lung disease. Born in Petersburg, Kentucky, Richard moved to Florida in 1981. He was a retired Boilermaker and member of Local 105 in Piketon OH. Richard loved doing woodwork and was always a good neighbor and great friend to all he met. He loved spending time with his family, especially his two grandsons. Richard was a member of North Oak Baptist Church in Citrus Springs, FL.
Richard is survived by his wife of 49 years Linda F. Fields, daughter Michelle R. Fields, daughter Rychane Fields Marsac, son-in-law Dan Marsac, and grandsons Gavin and Declan Marsac ,all of Gainesville FL. He is also survived by siblings Alice Love, James Fields, Kenny Fields, Wayne Fields (Ginny), Finley Fields (Diane), and many nieces and nephews.
Richard was preceded in death by his infant son Aaron and parents Douglas and Jewell Fields of Burlington KY, as well as siblings Jeanetta Rowland, Anna Wykert, Dee Fields, Douglas Fields, Jr., Harvey Fields and Harold Fields.
Memorials may be sent to Haven Hospice of Gainesville, FL.
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I am so sorry for your loss. Heaven has gained an amazing man. I have nothing but fond memories of Richard as he assisted Linda in the care of my first born child. As a first time mommy I was so worried to leave my baby….until Linda and Richard stepped in. I know that Richard snuggled and held my little guy all morning since he always left his signature scent of Stetson on my boy 😉 Such a loving husband and father to his family I am blessed to have known him and his amazing sweet family. May there be a big bottle of Stetson waiting for him as he snuggles his son Aaron. Love to you all!
Sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Now he will be watching over all of us from above. Michelle, give mom a hug for me, and wish her the best. Prayers for all of you. Jo
Mimi, Rychane, Michelle, Dan, Gavin and Declan- he felt your deep love for him and therefore lived a very blessed life. Caring that love in your hearts for him. Love to all of you. ❤
I think the world of my Aunt linda and the girls my best memories growing up was being at there house and uncle Richard always so good to us ❤️️I have missed them sents they moved to FL. And wish they was in KY, RIP ,Love you all Debbie-Terry and girls ❤️️
So very sorry for your loss.
My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Remembering all the times as kids sharing memories and laughs in your home and how kind and giving he was and put up with all of our girl stuff. May you find peace and comfort.
We have been truly blessed to have known Richard. Kathie and I pray that our Lord will bring comfort to your hearts and hope for the promised resurrection to come. You will see Richard again just as the Lord has promised. Please know all of you in the family are loved! PS We have in our home some of Richard’s wood work. It will always be a reminder of him.
Sorry to hear about your family’s loss. Losing anyone, especially a parent is difficult. Although you will miss his physical presence you can relish in the memories he left all of you.