Billy M. Fields
October 4, 1933 ~ June 9, 2020
Billy M. Fields, 86, Glasgow, passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at his residence. Born at East Fork in Metcalfe County, he was a son of the late Welby and Bessie Gibson Fields. He was a retired farmer and employee of Dairyman, Inc.; an avid hunter and fisherman; a member of Society Hill Baptist Church; but had been attending Grider Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors include four children: Billy Wayne Fields (Sue) of Georgia, Gary Fields (Sheila) of Hiseville, Sandy Saltsman (Tim) and Lana Lile (Jeff) of Glasgow; eight grandchildren: Heather Key (Eric), Penny Johnson (Shawn), Addison Fields (Brittany), Angie Rush (Rex), Ashleigh Bennett (Anthony), Alicia Woosley (David), Nick Fields (Lori), and Selena Forbis; one sister, Maylene Sneed; eleven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Linnie Mae Saltsman Fields; one grandchild, Adrianne Lile; one brother, Marvin Fields; and one sister, Mary Rigdon.
Due to health concerns caused by the Covid-19 situation, funeral services will be private. Visitation will be from 10 to 12 noon Thursday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Big Meadow Cemetery. Alternate expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
Friends may view a video of the funeral service at 1:00 pm Thursday at www.facebook.com/hatchersaddler .
Prayers for all..
Sending our thoughts and prayers,.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Uncle Billy was such a sweet soul. I know he will be greatly missed. Love and prayers to all of you.
Prayers for everyone. I will see you on top Thursday
So sorry to hear about your loss. Even though I didn’t see Billy a lot in later years I thought a lot of him. He was a good man and will be missed by a lot of people.
So sorry to hear Billy’s passing. Had missed him at church. But he is in a better place. May God’s comforting grace be with each of you.
So sorry for your loss!! Hadn’t seen him in long time. He used to ask how I was enjoying Marvin’s car after I bought it. I would come by the funeral home at least, if things were different! ??????????
So sorry for your loss. Youre in my thoughts and prayers!
Mr.Fields was always a pleasure to talk to, such a kind man, prayers to the family, he will greatly be missed.
I am proud to have known Billy, he was an honorable man. I worked with him at Dairyman, he watched over me and was a mentor. Prayers for his family. He smiling from Heaven????
Texts are not intended as question marks. They were prayer symbols in my message. Sorry Tim
To all of you,
So very sorry to hear of your daddy’s passing. I know the loss. Please know that y’all are in my prayers. My mom and dad (Billy Joe and Ozella) thought a lot of your parents! I’ve heard them speak of them often thru the years. They raised you all well, be very proud.
God bless each of you. Just know that he is happy and home.
Brenda Mills Powell
Deepest Sympathy to all,
Billy was a great guy, dad, and grandpa, and great grandpa he will be missed by everyone that knew him. My prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends during their loss and in the future with your struggles of missing him on a daily basis as well. God bless you all.
So sad to hear of Mr. Fields passing, he was always a kind friendly person whenever I was around him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time.
Rest in peace.. sorry for your loss.may you find peace.God bless.
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GARY & FAMILY WE ARE SORRY FOR YOU LOSS.
What a glorious time he & Linnie are having in Heaven! He’ll be greatly missed by many until we join them in Heaven w/Jesus & our Other saved loved ones. Sending up prayers for your family. We love you all!!
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We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.