Jerome Fields Obituary

Jerome (Jerry) Dean Fields

Jan 25, 1939 - Dec 16, 2022

Sandusky

Jerome (Jerry) Dean Fields Sr., 83, residing in Sandusky, passed away Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at Stein Hospice Care Center.

Jerry was born Jan. 25, 1939, in Randleman, North Carolina, to the late George Loftin and Janie Lee (Riddle) Fields.

Jerry graduated from Greensboro Sr. High School in 1956. He moved to Dundalk, Maryland, where he met the love of his life, Patricia Ann Lantz, whom he married Oct. 31, 1959. Jerry relocated his family to Ohio in 1975 to be the General Manager of Lyman Boat Works. Later, he sold insurance for a number of years before serving as Vice President of RestorePro Disaster CleanUp and Restoration from 1999 until his retirement. Jerry enjoyed boating, fishing, woodworking, restoring Lyman boats, and spending time with family and friends. Papa Jerry and Nanny Pat adored their grandkids.

Jerry was an active and devoted member of Cedar Point Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. He shared at every opportunity his faith in Jehovah God's promises to end suffering and death through God's Kingdom. Read Revelation 21:3,4.

Jerry was devoted to his wife and family, having three children who survive him, a daughter, Jennifer (David) Hawa of Hampstead, North Carolina, son, Jerry (Kris) Fields Jr. of Delta, Ohio, and son, Jon (Monique) Fields of Sandusky; grandchildren, Alec Hawa, Taylor (Jacob) Kopocs, and Jordyn (Shawn) Waldron; and two sisters, Maxine Thornlow and Katherine Miller.

In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; sister, Carleen Kirkman; and brother, Tremaine Fields.

Jerry's memorial service will be Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 5014 Hayes Ave., Sandusky, and via videoconference on Zoom. Rusty Zeller will officiate. To attend via video-conference, please call 419-656-0428 to obtain the Zoom link. Family and friends are welcome. The family will receive guests at 1 p.m. and the service will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting family with arrangements.

Those wishing to contribute in Jerry's memory may do so to Cedar Point Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, 5014 Hayes Ave., Sandusky, Ohio, 44870.

Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.