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Patrick Henry "Pat" Shields

17 Jan 1924 – Feb 2010

Birth17 Jan 1924
DeathFeb 2010
CemeteryElmwood Memorial Park
Abilene , Taylor County , Texas , USA
Added byDennis Alan Deel on 04 Feb 2010
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/47600684

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Patrick H. Shields, age 86, passed away in his home with his wife, Lib by his side along with very special friends, Shawn Justiss and Dorothy Minor. Pat was born January 17 1924, in Wingate, Texas to Jasper and Laura Elizabeth Shields. He graduated from Wingate High School in 1942. In 1942, he volunteered to serve his country and joined the Navy. Having served in the Pacific and Atlantic areas, he was honorably discharged in 1945 after receiving the rank of Seaman 1st Class. He served on several ships including the U.S.S. Bataan and the LaGear. He returned to Wingate where he and a special friend, the late E. J. Bishop, opened a cafe called The Green Fly. Shortly after that, he began a 33 year career as an inspector with the Texas Department of Transportation, retiring in 1977. In May of 1952, Pat married Elizabeth (Lib) Adams in Colorado City, Texas. While in Colorado City, Pat was a Scout Master of Troop 22 for 6 years. Upom being transferred to Howard County, they made their home in Coahoma, Texas where Pat was active in First Baptist Church, Boy Scouts, and metal work. He enjoyed farming and ranching at his farm in Cross Plaines, Texas after moving to Abilene in 1977 to be near the farm. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Abilene. He enjoyed all sports and was an avid baseball player and fisherman. He also enjoyed playing dominoes with friends. Pat was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Eugene and Leon; and two sisters, Ruth and Lillie Mae. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Elizabeth, "his boy" Shawn Justiss and "the kids" Britt and Kayla Justiss, his sister Lanell Reynolds and husband Troy, brother-in-law John T. Adams and wife Betty Sue Adams, several nieces and nephews, and many close friends.

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