TED FIELDS

Ted L. Fields, 73, of New Boston, Texas died Monday, December 7, 2020 in Hospice of Texarkana, Texarkana, Texas.

Mr. Fields was born February 28, 1947 in New Boston to the parents of the late Odie B. and Pearlie Forte Fields. He was a graduate of Central High School and Prairie View A&M University where he was a member of the ROTC and Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity. He received a Master’s Degree in Engineering and a second Master’s Degree in Communications. He joined the Airforce after finishing college and served numerous tours in Germany and Korea. During his tours, he received a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do Karate and taught classes in the New Boston and surrounding area upon returning home. He was a former employee of Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant and worked as a Mechanical Engineer. He was a life-long member of the Prosperity Baptist Church under the pastorage of Rev. David Hood where he served on the Trustee Board and the Usher Board.

He was preceded in death by his wife Tae Yon Fields, his parents and two brothers Odie Fields, Jr and Alvin Fields. Survivors include his son Kevin Daniel Fields (Lynette) of New Boston. His most precious moments were spent with his beloved grandchildren, Airman Bishop Fields of Sheppard Airforce Base, grandson Logan and twins Alexia and Olivia of New Boston. Other survivors are his sisters Johnie Ruth Fields of New Boston and Joyce Brown of Hooks, and one aunt Nina Faye Brown of Texarkana, TX and a number of other relatives and close friends.

Viewing will be at Haynes Mortuary, Texarkana, TX on Saturday, December 12 from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM. A Private Graveside Service will be held at Chapelwood Memorial Gardens at a later date. Online registration is at www.haynesmortuary.com.