Shields

Louis Emory Shields, 86, of Prospect died at 3:40 p.m. Wed-nesday.

He was born in Butler on Feb. 17, 1921, to Floy Jane Violet Kinter and Claude Devere Shields.

In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and roller skating.

He did well in school and played football with a Butler team, the Rams. His nickname was Kelly.

Mr. Shields was baptized at the North Street Christian Church.

He joined the Marine Corp on July 16, 1942. He served in the Pacific Theater until the end of World War II when he was honorably discharged.

He met Jean Elizabeth French of Detroit on a military base in Oklahoma, as she also was a Marine. They were married Jan. 19, 1946, and lived in Prospect.

Mr. Shields worked at Armco Steel in Butler.

When he retired, he hunted, fished, did woodcarving and cared for his home and family.

He is survived by his wife; his son, Gary Louis Shields; two daughters, Robin Shields Matthews, and Dawn Shields Cratty and her husband, Gordon; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Ella Miller, and several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Shields was preceded in death by his sister Marian Shields Prigg.

<B>Shields</B> — There are no services held for Louis Emory Shields, who died on Wednesday, Sept 19, 2007. <B>THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME </B>handled arrangements.Information and a private guest book are available at www.thompson-miller.com.