John Arthur Fields Sr.

John Arthur Fields, Sr., “Preacher,” age 83 of Lowmansville, KY, went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2024. He was born on January 19, 1941, to the late George and Myrtle Stanley Fields in Laura, KY.

He married his loving wife and soulmate, Fern, on December 15, 1961. Together they worked hard to raise their three children, teaching them about the love of Jesus and how to live a righteous life. As a living example of Jesus Christ, John preached the gospel as an ordained minister for over 60 years. During his time in ministry, he served as moderator, pastor, assistant pastor, and clerk. With a soulful mountain voice, he sang praises to his King.

As a nature lover, John was an avid ginseng hunter. Some would even say he was the best ginseng harvester in Eastern Kentucky. In fact, he once dug a ten-ounce ginseng root. His time in the mountains was his sanctuary, where he felt closest to God. If the hills could talk, they would echo the many prayers he called out to God during his mountain adventures.

In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by two sisters, Amy Bailey and Italy Fields, and a daughter-in-law, Daphne Scruggs Fields. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Fern Maynard Fields of Lowmansville, KY, one son, John Arthur (Cassie) Fields, Jr. of Stamping Ground, KY, two daughters, Vroncias (Arnold) Fletcher of Lowmansville, KY, and Kimberly (Brian) Fitch of Catlettsburg, KY, and two sisters, Savannah Lowe of Ohio and Linda Dillon of Wayne, WV. John is also survived by six grandchildren, Janice (J.D.) Marcum of Catlettsburg, KY, Zachary (Josie) Fletcher of Lowmansville, KY, Laken (Jake) Hammon of Murfreesboro, TN, Landon Fitch of Catlettsburg, KY, George Fields and John Robert Fields, both of Stamping Ground, KY, and three great grandchildren, Kinslee Marcum, Miles Hammon and Casey Fletcher.

John was a faithful member of the River Baptist Church in River, KY where he once served as assistant pastor. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at 1 PM at the River Baptist Church located at 6605 Ky. 581 River, Ky., with Elder Terry Howell officiating. Friends may visit the church on Sunday, December 29, 2024, beginning at 10 AM until the time of the funeral service at 1 PM. Arrangements are under the direction of Crum Funeral Home of Inez, KY. 

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