Charles Leroy Fields, Jr., 61, of Ashley, died at 11:14 a.m. on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospital.

He was born on April 16, 1957, in Alexandria, Louisiana, the son of Charles Fields, Sr., and Ruth Ann Orrell.

Mr. Fields is survived by his fiancée, Barbi Allen of Ashley; his mother, Ruth Ann Orrell of Woodlawn; a brother, Michael Fields of Woodlawn; five children, Daniel Fields and wife Jackie of Acworth, Ga., Bobby Fields and wife Emily of Texico, Il, LeeAnn Fields and partner Justin Garrison of Mt. Vernon, IL, Jessie Heard and husband Travis of Ringgold, GA, Courtney Stevens and husband Lee of Rising Fawn, GA.; two step daughters, Makenzie and Kaitlyn Allen of Ashley, IL; and eleven grandchildren, Robby, Raymond, Mackenzie, Becca, C.J., Wesley, Charlie, Kailee, Troy, Phoenix and Norah.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Fields, Sr.

Mr. Fields did construction work for Laborers Local 100, and he loved to work on cars and spend time with his grandchildren.

In accordance with his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded, and a memorial service honoring Mr. Fields’ life will be held on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018 at 7 p.m. at the Osborn Funeral Home in Dix. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made at www.osbornfuneral.com, or on the funeral home’s Facebook page.