Wardell Shields

Wardell Shields was born in Geiger, Alabama on January 16, 1933 to the union of Bass and Mary Shields. He was the seventh of eight children. Wardell moved to East St. Louis, Illinois in the early 1950's, then in 1958, he moved to Chicago, Illinois. Wardell worked for many years at International Harvest. He was a butcher by trade and worked as such for the remainder of his career. On May 29, 1964, Wardell married Corene Densmore. They both had three children each from previous marriages, and their union together produced three more children. They had been married for 49 years. In the 1950's Wardell came to know about Jehovah, but it wasn't until he began studying the Bible with Jehovah's Witnesses in 1971 that he progressed to the point of dedication and baptism in 1973. He has served as an elder in the congregation and on the Hospital Visitation Committee. Over the years, Wardell, "Daddy-Shields" as he was affectionately called, was known for his strong faith and love for Jehovah. He enjoyed being with his family, friends, fishing, cooking and barbecuing. His loving heart moved him to assist others, especially the young ones. He always had some candy to share. His effect on all who knew him is too great to put into words and his last thoughts of all his loved ones was to know and serve Jehovah God the way he did.......whole souled. Wardell's faithful life course ended on February 16, 2013, surrounded by his family and friends. He now awaits the firm hope of a resurrection. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, two brothers, one son and one grandson. Wardell leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife, Corene; his sister, Louise Dancey; his eight children, Trudy L. Malone, Barbara Louise (Otha) Keaton, Celestrial Miles (Artresa) Shields, Gregory Densmore, Mark Anthony Densmore, Jacqueline Felicia Shields, John Fitzgerald (Coretta-his favorite daughter-in-law) and Harold James Shields (Priscilla Shields, daughter, Derek & Gina McCullum and children Dereon & Giana McCullum); 11 grandchildren; a bunch of great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and myriads of friends.

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Wardell Shields

January 16, 1933 - February 16, 2013