Obituary 
Earnest Conrad Fields was born November 14, 1939 to Judson and Nettie Slaughter-Fields, Sr. in
Vernon, Oklahoma, Earnest was the second eldest of ten children. Earnest attended Washington
School in Luther, OK until 10th grade. After integration he graduated from Luther High School in
1958.

He met and married Arzelia Walker, the love of his life August 29, 1961, over 63-years, and to 
this union five children were born.

Earnest accepted Christ at an early age, and was a member of Collins Community AME Church and St.
Mary's CME Church. Earnest held multiple position in the church, Sunday School Teacher, Sunday School
Superintendent, a trustee, member of the male chorus, and Earnest performed numerous church duties
in the church.

He worked for Phillips 66 from September 22, 1969 - May 29, 1999 with (30) years of service until
retirement.

Earnest is preceded in death by both parents, his daughter: Linda, son: Michael, brothers: Sylvester,
Leslie and Paul, Sr., two sisters: Ora Lee Hester and Oneta James.

Earnest leaves to cherish his memories, a loving wife: Arzelia Fields, two daughters: Sylvia "Shonna"
Jackson (Peter), Tracy Fields, one son Earnest C Fields, Jr., (Michele), three grandchildren: Auroria,
Major Jackson, and Trae Robertson, brothers: Ledford, Judson, Jr., Marcellus (Brenda) Fields, and
Odonna Fields, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and friends whom he made feel
special and loved.