Raymond Shields Obituary (1948

Raymond "Ray" Shields, Jr., age 67 born in Albemale County, VRAYMOND (RAY) SHIELDS, JR., age 67 born in Albemale County, Virginia departed this life on Sunday, September 04, 2016 at his home in Norwalk, Connecticut. Ray was born on September 05, 1948, to the late Martha Ellen Brown and Raymond Shields, Sr. Ray (a.k.a. Baby Ray) graduated from Luther P. Jackson High School, Cumberland, Virginia in 1966. In 1967, he relocated to Norwalk, Connecticut where he worked at Klaffs Lighting Fixtures, City of Stamford, and a driver for Hatch & Bailey, W.B. Mason (Village Office Supplies) before retiring. Retiring was wonderful for one year, but Ray decided he was not done working and begun driving part-time for Levine Auto Parts and Vital Care Pharmacy. Finding great joy in praising God, Ray joined New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, Norwalk, Connecticut and became an honorary member of the NJMBC Gospel Chorus, served on the Greeters Ministry, and President of the Mens Ministry. He was a loyal fan of the Dallas Cowboys, loved traveling with friends and family, and barbecuing. When Ray wasnt eating, sleeping, or watching TV, especially western movies, he was talking on the phone even just to say Hey, what youre doing All who knew Ray understood the relationship and special bond he had with his siblings, children, and the precious moments he shared with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In addition, Ray loved his family and friends, and praised them for the love they shared with him. He was one-of-a-kind with a caring soul and saw the good in everyone he met and never hesitated to help those in need. Ray also had a humble spirit, even in his darkest moments he kept a positive attitude and always saw the light at the end of the tunnel. Ray leaves to cherish his memory; his longtime partner of 34 years, Elaine Austin of Norwalk, Connecticut; four daughters, Frances Virginia Booker (David) of Cumberland, Virginia, Sandra Lee Mosby (Ivy) of Cartersville, Virginia, Teona Sharay Shields of Toledo, Ohio, and Kristen Elaine Shields of Norwalk, Connecticut; a son, Raymond Jay Booker (Angienette) of Cumberland, Virginia; three sisters, Gloria Booker (Wilson) of Cumberland, Virginia, Carolyn Wright (Curtis) and Jean Trent (Jack) of Dillwyn, Virginia; a brother, Marvin Booker (Angie) of Powhatan, Virginia; eight grandchildren, TiEshia, Tayziana, Malcolm, Tomeka, Travis, Deanna, Nyasia and Deonna; three great-grandchildren; Arianna, Mya and Kamren; a godson, Justin Wilson; a special father bonding with Ebony, Tanesha, DaMarr, Wynter, and Tessiah, with many loving and beautiful nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of beloved sorrowing friends. Ray was predeceased by two sisters; Regina Edwards and Jacqueline Shields. Ray leaves a legacy of unconditional love, a spiritual heart and will always be remembered and missed by all that loved and knew him. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 4 Tito Court (139 Lexington Avenue Ext.), Norwalk, CT. Calling hour from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, September 10, 2016 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church 4 Tito Court (139 Lexington Avenue Extension Norwalk, Connecticut 06854 Funeral Service Saturday, September 10, 2016 10:00 AM New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church 4 Tito Court (139 Lexington Avenue Extension Norwalk, Connecticut 06854