Richard Earl Shields , 63, of Greenwood, MS, died Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his residence. There will be a private family service at a later date.

He was born January 5, 1957 in Sunflower County to Cornel Shields and Sybil Ethel Mitchell Shields. He resided in Leflore County most of his life. He was a retired truck driver and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his daughters, Marcia Shields of Kettering, Ohio, Natalie Shields of Greenwood, MS, and Josefa Shields of Greenwood, MS; brother, Douglas Lee Shields of Greenwood, MS; sisters, Jennifer James of Poplar Creek, MS, and Gail Denton of Grenada, MS; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Williams & Lord Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.