Thomas Robert Shields, a resident of McIntosh, Alabama, passed away Saturday, May 08, 2021. He was 59 years old. Thomas was a native of Indiana born July 15, 1961. He had a passion for music and was very talented at playing guitar and writing songs. Thomas loved riding his Harley motorcycle, but most of all, he loved his family and spending time with his girls and especially his grandson. His grandchildren were the apple of his eye. Thomas also served as a firefighter on the U.S.S. Nimitz in the United States Navy during the Iran Contra Affair. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Shields and Francis Fleck; brother, Jerry Lee Shields; and mother-in-law, Tollie Bell Reed. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Lula Faye Shields; children, Audra Motes (Andrew), Doris Boyington (Craig), and Steven Vice; grandchildren, Shayna, Kearah, Jayla, and Maze; siblings, Carolyn Conrad, Judy Shields, Jack Shields (Bonnie), Cindy Fulkerson, and Scott Shields (Marie); and other relatives and friends. The family will receive friends from 12pm until the 2pm funeral service Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Reed’s Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. Jackie Snow officiating. Burial will follow in Reed’s Chapel Cemetery. Online condolences may be given at www.freemancitronelle.com. Freeman Funeral Home – Citronelle, Alabama
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Charlotte Ross
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 Sorry for your loss Faye just know I love you and my prayers will be with youAunt Bev and Uncle Wynn
Monday, May 10, 2021 RIP. TomWe will always remember you walking through our door just to visit awhile. Will miss our phone calls and love the songs you wrote. Especially Back Home on Grandpa’s Farm.
Our deepest sympathies to your lovely wife, Faye, family and friends.
Uncle Frank and Aunt Suds Kyger
Monday, May 10, 2021 I will always remember Tom when he sang two special songs. One at our Kyger reunion in honor of his grandparents Russell and Mabel Kyger and their farm in Horseshoe. The second one was at his Mother's funeral remembering the times she prayed for Tom. Tom was special and always stopped by our home when in the area to visit with his uncle Frank and aunt Suds.Barry & Zelda Orso
Monday, May 10, 2021 Barry & Zelda OrsoBarry
Monday, May 10, 2021