Clair Eugene “Gene” Fields


Clair Eugene “Gene” Fields, 80, of Alexandria died Monday, January 22, 2007 at Community Healthcare Center in Marion.  He was born October 4, 1926 in Richwood to the late Jesse and Della (Columber) Fields.

He was a member of the Pataskala Tabernacle of Praise and the Friendly Buckeyes Senior Club.  He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean War.

He is survived by 3 daughters, Cathie (Larry) Linstedt, Marion; Diana Sexton, Marion; Terrie (John) Ringle, Morral; 4 grandchildren, Scott Ringle; Hollie Ringle; Stephanie Sexton; Jeffrey Lindstedt; 1 sister, Maxine (Roy) Burk, Marion and a special friend, Beatrice Varney, Johnstown.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie, 4 brothers and 3 sisters.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 26, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. in the Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood with Rev. Lowell Lewis officiating.  Burial will follow in Price Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by Richwood VFW and American Legion.  Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 on Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be made to The American Red Cross (www.redcross.org).

Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ballingerfuneralhome.com.

Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home