George F. Shields, 74, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, KY.

He was born on October 6, 1946, in Raymondville, TX, the oldest son of the late Jack Shields and Evamae Hughes Shields.

He grew up in South TX and graduated from Santa Rosa High School. As a young man George was interested in electronics. He repaired televisions and radios for friends and family.

George is a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he served for four years as a radar repair sergeant in the United States Air Force. He was awarded medals for honorable service and marksmanship.  After leaving the military, George continued working in electronics and security systems.  He moved to Kentucky in 2011 and resided most recently at the Joseph Eddie Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center (WKVC).

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, James Duren Shields.

Survivors include his sisters, Dorothy Shields White of Friendswood, TX and Ethel (Mike) McGahey of Owensboro, KY; and several nieces and nephews of Texas and Kentucky.

A memorial service will be held at the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville, KY on March 18, 2021. Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville was entrusted with care.

The family would like to thank the administration and staff of the Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center for their dedication, loving care and kindness to our brother.

Condolences may be made to the family on line at www.harrisfuneralinc.com.