Thomas H. Shields
Thomas H. Shields, 80 of Richwood, died peacefully Monday morning, April 18, 2016 at his home.
He was born March 31, 1936 in Marion to the late Charles M. and Celia (Knapp) Shields. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles “Chuck” Shields; two sisters, Emma Cheney and Kate Cramer.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. A 1954 graduate of Richwood High School, he graduated from Otterbein University in 1958. He taught chemistry at Marion Harding High School for two years before graduating from the Ohio Northern University School of Pharmacy in 1963. In 1966 Tom purchased the Congers Drug Store in Marysville and became the owner and operator of Shields Pharmacy until his retirement in 2000.
"Razor", as he was known to many, always enjoyed life and loved to travel. A 21-year member of the North Union School Board, he was also very active in Little League baseball. A charter member of North Union Athletic Complex, he was a great supporter of high school sports. He loved following college basketball. He was an avid golfer who took great pride in maintaining his lawn.
On December 28, 1958 he married the former Sara J. Cheney in the First United Methodist Church in Richwood and she survives. He is also survived by two sons, Eric (Kandi Krebehenne) Shields, Richwood; Brian (Laurie) Shields, Evergreen, Colorado; two daughters, Carolyn (Rick) Baber, Reidsville, North Carolina; Alison (Duane) Jolliff, Richwood; nine grandchildren, Will and Warren Shields; Lucca, Marco, and Siena Shields; Sam and Zach Baber; Jaxon and Alex Jolliff; three sisters, Maxine Wilson, Richwood; Ruth Webb, Richwood; Charlotte (Irv) Markley, The Villages, Florida; a sister-in-law, Lee Shields, Delta; a brother-in-law, Doc Cramer, Richwood; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the Richwood First United Methodist Church with Pastor Joe Rhea officiating. Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call on Saturday from 4 to 8 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood.
Memorial gifts may be made to North Union Athletic Boosters, 401 North Franklin Street, Richwood, OH 43344 and the First United Methodist Church, 18 South Fulton Street, Richwood, OH 43344.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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