Ellis Fields

Ellis Fields, 85, of Mathews County, passed way peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Born May 22, 1940, to the late Oliver Fields Sr. and Cordelia Ward Fields, Ellis was one of four siblings and a lifelong member of the community. For over 55 years, Ellis worked at York River Seafood, where his love for working ran deep.

A faithful member of Zion Baptist Church, he lived out his faith through a steady presence and serving the Lord.

He was preceded in death by his son, Antonio Ellis Fields and brothers, Robert and Oliver Fields Jr.

Cherishing his precious memory are his wife, Lola, to whom he was loving and devoted to for 53 years; three daughters, Denise Jackson, Arinita Holmes and Kimberly Dixon (Rasheem); sister, Harriett Carter; sisters-in-law, Patricia Fields, Polly Morgan and Esther Dixon; brothers-in-law, Robert Brooks and Ronald Brooks and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family.

Ellis will be remembered for his kind smile, lovable laugh, gentle spirit and legacy of love and faith. As we grieve this great loss, we also celebrate a live lived with purpose, humility and great love. he will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

The viewing will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Zion Baptist Church, Cardinal. The funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2025 at Zion Baptist Church. There will be a viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment in the Ward Family Cemetery.

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