It is with great sorrow that we post the obituary of one of our fellow classmates, Kenneth Dale Fields. Please visit the Bristol Herald Courier link at the bottom of this post to leave an offering of condolence for Kenneth Dale's Family.
Mr. Kenneth Dale Fields, age 61, a resident of North Fork River Road, died unexpectedly of a heart attack on March 13, 2010. He was a longtime resident of Russell County, Va., before moving to Washington County.
Dale was a mountain man with a deep love of nature. He enjoyed walking, fishing, hunting, and gardening. He was a lifelong carpenter and farmer. Dale served his county in the Army during the Vietnam War.
Dale was the son of the late Ira Fields and Ruby Warner Fields. Survivors include his two daughters, Cynthia Fields and Stephanie Fields of Abingdon; two brothers, "Isaac" Ira Fields of Sugar Grove and Albert Fields and wife Linnan of Russell County; one half-brother, Jessee Helton of Abingdon; the mother of his children, Carol Fields of Abingdon; and several close friends and relatives.
In keeping with his love of the outdoors, a ceremony to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, March 27, at 11 a.m. at 17385 North Fork River Road. A hike to spread his ashes will follow. All who knew Dale are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to the Nature Conservancy, Clinch Valley Program, 146 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Condolences and memories may be sent to 460 Oak Hill St., Abingdon, VA 24210, in care of Cynthia and Stephanie Fields. Frost Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Kenneth Dale Fields.