James Edward Fields

James Edward Fields

APRIL 11, 1930 – AUGUST 16, 2021

James Edward Fields, age 91, was born in Middletown, OH and passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021. James was one of 12 brothers and sisters to parents, Melvin and Grace Lawrence Fields. He has 2 sons; James Fields and Larry Fields Sr.

James was a Marine during the Korean War where he was awarded numerous medals; Presidential Sergeant Stripe (awarded by President Truman), National Defense Medal, Korean PUC Medal (Korean metal awarded by the President Korea Syngman Rhee of South Korea), Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal w/4*, UN Service Medal, TaeQeuk Order of Military Merit, Purple Heart and an expert Marksmen. Following his career in the military, he was a Police Officer in Dayton Ohio in Montgomery County.

He is survived by his children; James Fields and his wife Jeudy; his Grandchildren; James Christopher Fields and Larry Fields Jr., and his sister Clara Hicks, and niece Karen Rojas. He was preceded in life by his son Larry Field Sr.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.forestparkthewoodlands.com for the FIELDS family.