He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Ardelia Fields; five daughters: Annie L. Young, Barbara A. Fields, Sandra Fields, Donice Fields, and Deliyha Jackson all of Starkville, MS; two sons: Michael Fields of Columbus, MS; and Antonio Fields of Starkville, MS; one sister, Lovie Kelley of Cerritos, CA; two brothers: John Bell of East Saint Louis, IL; Ben Gillespie of Starkville, MS; 11 grandchildren; a great grandchild.