Herbert Shields' Obituary
Herbert Shields, 93, of Lelia Lake died Sunday, September 25, 2022 in Claude.
Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, September 30, 2022 in the Clarendon Church of Christ with Larry Shields, officiating. Burial will follow in Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.
Viewing will be held Thursday at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
Herbert was born November 8, 1928 in Dozier, Collingsworth County, Texas to John Wesley and Lonnie Caroline Marsh Shields. He married Hazel Dell Lewis on September 23, 1949 in Midland. Herbert worked in milk delivery and also was Conoco distributor prior to his retirement. He had been a resident of Donley County since 1962 and was a longtime member of the Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jimmy Shields; 7 brothers; and 3 sisters.
Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Hazel Shields of Lelia Lake; a son, David Shields of Lelia Lake; a daughter, Misty James of Magnolia; one brother and the last of the Mohicans, Earl Shields of Lelia Lake; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family request memorials be sent to the High Plains Children's Home.
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