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Vinson Shields

06/06/1926 - 06/04/2020

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Obituary For Vinson Shields

Vinson Hunter Shields of Sherman, Texas passed away on June 4, 2020 in Paris, Texas.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday, June 8, 2020 at Dannel Funeral Home

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 am Tuesday June 9, 2020 at Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church with the Lander Bethel of Grand Avenue Presbyterian and Rob Spencer of First Methodist Church of Paris, Texas officiating. Burial will follow at West Hill cemetery. Arrangements are by Dannel Funeral Home.

Vinson Shields was born in Sedalia, Texas to Burl Lee and Opal Shields on June 6, 1926. He went to school at Sedalia and graduated high school from Van Alstyne, Texas. He married Alla Fay Taylor on July 25, 1947. He worked as a patrolman, foreman and dispatcher for Texas Power and Light Co. for forty years. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the Navy. He was a Mason. Involved in Veterans of Foreign War. He was active in Scouting as a Scout Master in Paris, Texas. He was involved in various roles at First Presbyterian churches of Honey Grove and Paris, before moving to Sherman, where he joined and served at Grand Ave Presbyterian. He was a Hospice Volunteer with Grayson County Home Hospice. He was interested in family genealogy, an avid walker, U.S. traveler, Will Roger’s greatest fan and a doting grandfather and great Dad. He will always be remembered for his love and open adoration for his wife, Fay and his courage to soldier on for twelve years after her death.

Vinson Shields is preceded in death by Burl and Opal Shields(parents), Fay Shields (wife), Dwight Lynn Shields (brother), and David Vinson Owens (great grandchild).

Vinson Shields is survived by children: David Lee Shields, Billie Ann Shields (spouse), Sherry Scott, Cliff Scott (spouse). Grandchildren: Chad Shields, Colt Shields, Aaron Owens: Cindy Owens (spouse), Madison Scott, Tyler Scott, and Aubry Scott. Great grandchildren: Bret Shields, Brok Shields, Angel Becerra, Josiah Owens, Serena Owens, Zoe Owens, Stone Shields and Tatum Shields.

Pallbearers will be: Chad Shields, Aaron Owens, Colt Shields, Bret Shields, Brok Shields, Tyler Scott, Stone Shields

Memorials may be given to Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church and Grayson County Home Hospice. The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the staff and residents of Spring Lake Assisted Living in Paris, and to Dr. Amanda Green and nurses of Summit Hospice in Paris.

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  • 06/08/2020

    Josie Williams

    Sherry, Cliff and Family I only got to know Mr Vinson over the past couple of years but he was so kind, gentle and always glad to see us come when we were able to visit him however briefly it was at Springlake. He always wanted a prayer and would pat me gently on the shoulder each time he saw me either at church or at Springlake. He was a gentleman for sure!! I hope your warm memories will help ease his passing. I will miss his warm smile and gentle spirit and our brief visits. Josie Williams

  • 06/07/2020

    JerryWChapman

    David, I was saddened to learn of the passing of your Dad this morning. You may not remember me, I was a Boy Scout in Troop 303 in McKinney, Texas, in the 1950's where Vinson( Mr. Shields to us) was Scoutmaster. He spent many hours trying to insure that we became better adults. He kept up with my activities later in life and we visited from time to time in Sherman. I have always appreciated his leadership and willingness to lead. Please give my sincere condolences to your family. Jerry Chapman Austin

  • 06/04/2020

    Peter Phillips

    Kind, caring, dependable, steady, gentle. These are some of the qualities I remember about Mr. Shields. When I was a teenager, he helped me learn how to be an usher at church, how to collect the offerings, pass the hat, present everything at the front of the church during the service. He was someone who was always there, always with a word of greeting and encouragement. He will be greatly missed. We need more like him in this world.

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