John Fields

John Fields, 85, of Osgood passed away Thursday, July 8, 2010 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. He was born in Holton on July 2, 1925 the son of John and Olive Colbert Fields. Survivors include one sister Helen (Glenn) Risk of Versailles and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Norman and Charles Fields, and his sisters Mary Walker, Wilma Gault, and Georgia Robb. Mr. Fields was employed with Civil Service and had worked in the ship yards at Pearl Harbor. He was also a former employee with the Ripley County Highway Department and the Town of Osgood. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 12 at 3pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Dale Day officiating. Burial will be in the Holton Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 2pm until time of services. Memorials may be given to the Holton Cemetery in care of the funeral home.