George Clinton Shields, 90, died Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Amarillo.
Graveside services were held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon. Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
George C. Shields was born May 25, 1922, in Hopper, Ark to John Wesley and Lonnie Caroline Marsh Shields. George joined the CCC for 2 years, and then served in the United States Coast Guard. He married Rita Elizabeth Garrigan on February 16, 1944 in New Orleans where he worked for Rheem Manufacturing for 18 years. Together they moved in December 1965 to Donley County where he was a farmer, and loved every minute of it. George never met a stranger, and thoroughly enjoyed his daily visits around the community at places like the local gin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rita Elizabeth, on December 19, 1997; 5 brothers, Lester, Hester, Coleman, Harmon, and Arthur; and 2 sisters, Ethel Henson, and Christine Kennedy; and his daughter-in-law, Roxanne Shields, on January 19, 2013.
He is survived by 2 sons, Bruce Shields of Amarillo, and Don Shields & wife Joan of Amarillo; 3 brothers, James Shields & wife Reba of Durant, OK, Herbert Shields & wife Hazel of Lelia Lake, and Earl Shields & wife Susie of Lelia Lake; his sister, Grace Caldwell of San Angelo; 8 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family request memorials be sent to one’s favorite charity in memory of George Shields. Sign our online guest book at www.RobertsonFuneral.com
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