Published: October 06, 2008 10:06 am            

Lyndel Muriel Shields

Lyndel Muriel Shields, 57, of Bluford, died at 3:10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at his home in Bluford.

He was born on Monday, March 5, 1951, in Mt. Vernon, the son of Raleigh B. and Marie (Mace) Shields. He married Debra M. Ansburg on Dec. 12, 1969, in Paducah, Ky., and she survives in Bluford.

Mr. Shields is survived by his wife; three sons, Mike Shields and wife Colleen of Warrior, Ala., Kevin Shields of Centralia and Brian Shields of Bluford; two grandchildren, Joshua and Brittini Shields of Warrior, Ala.; two brothers, Marvin Shields and wife Kay of Bluford and Rex Allen Shields of Trinity, Ala.; four sisters, Reba Tucker and husband Evan of Trinity, Ala., Joyce Sepanski and husband Larry of Trinity, Ala., Mary Crouch and husband Tom of DeKalb and Doris Klotz and husband Bob of Lansing; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lenora Kay Shields; and brothers Douglas Charles Shields and Junior Shields.

Lyndel worked as a truck driver, was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon with the Rev. Vincent Elam officiating. Interment will be in Oakdale Cemetery in Jefferson County.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

For those who wish, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society and will be accepted at the funeral home or may be mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, Ill., 62864.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home where you may call 242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome.com for further information and to send condolences.

        

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