Obit of Shields, James - Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Gene Phillips 20 Mar 2005 Return to Oklahoma County Archives: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ok/oklahoma/oklahoma.html ========================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm ========================================================================== Shields, James Funeral services for James (Jay) Taber Shields, age 32, beloved husband, father, son and friend will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 in the Matthews Funeral Home Chapel in Edmond at 2:00 p.m. Jay passed away March 14, 2003 in Edmond, Oklahoma. Jay was born June 30, 1970 in Syracuse, NY to Rev. James and Thelma Taber Shields. He attended and graduated from Bishop McGuinness High School and was pursuing a career in History Education at the University of Central Oklahoma. Jay was active in the I.F.G.S. and gaming throughout the U.S. His passions included the many Medieval, Renaissance and Arthurian Faires throughout Oklahoma, Texas and Colorado. James and Amber were married October 31, 2001 and although their time together was short, it was blessed with laughter, devotion and love. Jay is survived by his wife, Amber of the home in Edmond, one son, Forrest and one daughter, Autumn also of the home; his parents, Rev. James C. and wife Lucy W. Shields and Thelma Taber Shields all of Oklahoma City. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Services are under the direction of the Matthews Funeral Home of Edmond. Matthews Funeral Home Locally Owned 601 S. Kelly, Edmond 341-2787 Published in the Oklahoman from 3/17/2003 - 3/18/2003. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Oklahoma County Archives: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ok/oklahoma/oklahoma.html