"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints"

Psalms 116:15

Deacon Leon Ezra Fields was born in Arcadia, Louisiana on June 22,1931. He departed this earth to live eternally with the Lord on August 13, 2020 at University of Texas Health Center, Tyler, TX.

Leon obtained his education from Pine Top School, Henderson, TX. New London, Tyler, Tx., Dixie, Tyler, Tx. and Texas College, Tyler, TX.

Leon professed a hope in Christ at an early age and became a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church at age 13. He moved his membership to Greater Hopewell Baptist Church, Swan, Texas in 1947. He remained a member until his death. He sang in the Senior Choir and was a deacon. He was the oldest living deacon at Greater Hopewell Baptist Church.

Leon married the love of his life Wanda (Wandaful) June 22, 1968.

Leon served his country in the army from January 28,1953 until November 16, 1954. Medals that he earned were Korean Service Medals with honors, Bronze Star, U.N. Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Rok Presidental Unit Citation.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents, Ezra and Pinkie Fields; two sisters Ethel Starks and Willie Caldwell; two brothers, Robert Fields and Levon Fields.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 52 years, Wanda; sisters, Joyce Beavers and Wynell Starks, both of Tyler, Tx.; Brother; William Nathaniel Fields Sr.; Veronica Henderson & De'Andrea Henderson, very special nieces whom he raised as his daughter, and granddaughter; Carlos and DeCaran Caldwell, very special nephews whom he considered as his grandsons; and a host of very very special nieces and nephews whom loved him dearly.