Joe Lee Fields, III November 20, 1964 - August 14, 2009  A memorial service is scheduled for 1 PM Saturday, August 22, 2009 first United Methodist Church for Joe Lee Fields III, who passed away on August 14, 2009. The Rev. Gorton Smith will officiate the service. Immediately following the service, there will be a reception for friends and family. Any donations for his children are welcome and can be collected at the reception.

 Joe was born November 20, 1964 in Boulder Colorado to Joseph Lee Fields and Elizabeth and Handy Fields. His father survives him in Houston.

Joe is also survived by his son, Joseph Lee Fields, IV, of Roswell; his daughters, Carolyn Fields of Grand Prairie, Texas, Leann Fields of Roswell, Aurora Jolee Fields of Artesia; his brothers, Danny Fields of Yucaipa,  California, and Mike Fields of Hemet, California; his sisters, Debbie Fields-Rouse of Yucaipa, and Kate Fields of Hemet; and two grandchildren, Chelsea Fields and James Fields, of Grand Prairie.

Joe had lived in Roswell since 1979 and worked as a contractor.  He was a hunter, artist, pool player, coin collector, bowler and just an avid outdoorsman.

The love we have for Joe.

Will never fade away.

We'll think of him, our special friend

 Throughout each passing day.

We'll walk into the room

 And see his empty chair;

Although we know he's resting,

 We'll feel his presence there.

The memories of his laughter.

His warm and loving smile,

His eyes so full of happiness,

His heart that of a child.

Memories are forever.

Be they laughter of tears,

Memories we will treasure

 through all the forthcoming years.

 "Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worth of praise, think about these things." Philippians 4:8.