Rev. J.R. Fields

Rev. JR Fields, age 81, of Dahlonega went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 23, 2018.

Rev. Fields was a native and lifelong resident of Lumpkin County. He was born on July 25, 1936 to the late Allen and Viola Berry Fields. Rev. Fields was a dedicated minister of the Gospel.  His ministry covered more than six decades, serving Salem Baptist Church, Siloam Baptist Church, Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, Town Creek Baptist Church, Chattahoochee Baptist Church, New Bridge Baptist Church, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, and True Way Baptist Church.  JR also worked for 48 years at the Bank of Dahlonega and several years at Banister Funeral Home. He loved his community and considered everyone he met a friend.  JR was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  He was a member of Siloam Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, of 62 years, Bertie Mae Fields; sons and daughters in law Rev. Terry and Gina Fields; and Ricky and Sheri Fields, all of Dahlonega; sisters and brothers in law Juanita and Jerry Freeland, Acworth; and Elizabeth and Lawrence Kenyon, Savannah; grandchildren Rodney and Crystal Fields, Blake and Kayela Fields, Chad Fields, and Madison Fields; great grandchildren Malachi Fields, Caroline Fields, Coleman Fields, Dalton Miles, and Jaden Gilstrap; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM Friday, May 25, 2018 in the chapel of Banister Funeral Home. The Rev. Terry Head, the Rev. Stephen Gerrells, and the Rev. Blake Fields will officiate. Interment will follow in Siloam Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Thursday, and 10:00 AM until the funeral hour Friday at the funeral home.   

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Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega