Rudolph D. Shields

Rudolph D. “Rudy” Shields, 62, passed away at his home, Friday, November 24, 2006. He was born December 19, 1943 in Bonifay, FL, the son of Adolph and Daisy Lee Keith Shields. Shields was part of the fellowship of Bethel Baptist Church in Paxton, FL. He is predeceased by his wife, Inez, and Randolph Shields.

Among survivors are Evelyn Williams, of DeFuniak Springs, FL; son, Doug Shields and wife, Denise, of Lake Park, GA; brother, Randy Shields and wife, Sarah, of Malone, FL; sisters, Juliette Amendolare and husband, Bill, of Bay Minette, AL, Annette Lawrence and husband, Randy, and Jeanette Wells and husband, John, all of Pensacola, FL; granddaughters, Kelby, Taylor and Reese.

A time of visitation was held one hour prior to funeral time. Funeral services were held 10 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2006 in Jerry Evans Chapel with Reverend William Hunter officiating. Burial followed in Florala Memorial Greenwood Cemetery, in Florala, AL.


[Source: The DeFuniak Springs Herald, November 30, 2006, Page 9B]

[Burial: Greenwood Memorial Cemetery, Florala, Alabama]