Derke Shields

March 25, 1955 - November 29, 2020

Derke Shields, age 65, a resident of Cleveland, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at the family residence. Derke was born in Cleveland, Tennessee and he was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Shields and his brother, Greg Shields. Derke was an auto body mechanic most of his life. He enjoyed the outdoors including fishing and boating. Derke was of the Christian Faith. Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Jean Shields of Cleveland, his sons, Josh Shields and his wife Mitzi, Duran Shields and his wife Sarah all of Cleveland, his grandchildren, Caleb Taylor of Gatlinburg and Maddie Shields of Cleveland, his mother, Monita Chastain, his brothers, Kelly Chastain and his wife Ann, Toddy Chastain and his wife Sandra all of Cleveland and several nieces and nephews also survive. The Remembrance of Life Graveside Service will be conducted on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 3:00 P. M. at the Hilcrest Memorial Gardens with Bishop Sam Clements officiating. Family and friends will serve as casket bearers. The Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services Wildwood Chapel has charge of the arrangements. You may share your condolences and your memories with Derke's family at www.jimrushfuneralhomes.com.