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Atty Spurgeon Fields, III

Passed 10/13/2022

Obituary For Atty Spurgeon Fields, III

Attorney Spurgeon Fields, III of Raleigh, NC passed on October 13,2022 at Litchford Nursing Home in Raleigh, NC.

Family will be receiving friends 10:30 - 11:00 am Saturday October 22, 2022 at Redeeming Love MB Church in Raleigh, NC.

Memorial service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Redeeming Love Missionary Baptist Church, 3425 Rock Quarry Road in Raleigh, NC.


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THOMAS C. MANNING sent Prideful Basket for Atty Spurgeon Fields, III - October 20, 2022

Sad to lose our friend and ferociously competent colleague. Our criminal defense community is poorer for his passing. We salute you. Godspeed, friend. Tommy Manning

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Wake County Academy Criminal T sent Cherished Friend Bouquet for Atty Spurgeon Fields, III - October 19, 2022

Thinking of You!

WAKE COUNTY ACADEMY OF CRIMINAL TRIAL LAWYERS

Heavenly & Harmony was sent for Atty Spurgeon Fields, III - October 18, 2022

Spurgeon was a friend and also the attorney for my real estate and personal injury cases. I saddened by the news of his death and will miss my friend and big brother. He would always offer a glass of juice from the fruit of the vine during dinner meetings. Saying, you know what I'm getting but I plead the faith. lol

Rest in Peace brother Fields,

Rev Gabriel L Johnson and Sister Diana Dixon-Johnson

Briggette Stokes and family send our prayers and condolences to Spurgeon Fields'family. I will always remember Spurgeon's kind, compassionate heart and how he always find a light of encouragement when situations are not always clear. I think you for being a great friend and amazing legal adviser. Your smile, funny jokes and abundance of faith which you always was willing to share. You will be missed and never forgotten. RIP My Friend

Rest in peace, my brother! Many memories from our undergrad years at UNC.

Sincere condolences to the family.

Tony Dillingham

I was so sad to learn of Spurgeon's passing. We were classmates and friends at Villanova Law School. We shared so many fun times; I'll cherish those memories forever. God bless your family and friends, dear Spurgeon. Sharon Conway Faber

RIP classmate RGiles

I was so sorry to hear of Spurgeon's passing. He was a good friend, and always ready with that booming laugh and cutting wit. We will miss him.

Shelia Maxwell

Deepest condolences

Deepest condolences

Deepest condolences

We will miss you cuz...Haywood Family

We will miss you cuz...Haywood Family

May your family be comforted during this time. Remember all the laughter he gave you and encouragement as you think about his short time with you knowing that his love will last forever in your heart. An Enloe Eagle (classmate) Teresa Moore Mizelle

Our condolences to the family on the loss of Spurgeon. We met at UNC through my home boys and Spurgeon was one of the most fun and intelligent brothers I've ever met. Throughout life, no matter how long it had been, he was always positive and welcoming. We'll miss you fellow Tar Heel especially around BAR. RIP - old friend. Rusty and Kathy Lindsey

To all the Fields family - our thoughts and condolences for your loss. We met and grew to love Spurgeon more than 20 years ago when we first moved as neighbors near his sister Roz and her husband and family in Georgia. Spurgeon was a wonderful part of our extended family "on the Glenn," and was so very thoughtful, kind and "bigger than life." He always had a good story to share, and was generous in spirit and friendship. We will miss him. Scott Sneed & Carol Harvey

My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. To know Spurgeon, was to love Spurgeon! He was so kind, giving and easy to love. Rest in Power Tar Heel classmate❣ Sylvia Collins

It seems as though I've known of Spurgeon Fields all of my life. He and my brother, George "Bird" Newby were great friends since their days at UNC. The tales of Spurgeon were legendary. My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

Alison Newby Taylor

Rosalind, Andria, Faith and Taylor, please accept my deepest condolences on the untimely passing of your brother and father and my friend, Spurgeon. It seems like a dream, because someone so vibrant, intelligent and caring is supposed to be with us forever! Spurgeon touched so many lives in a positive way, including mine and I will cherish the great memories always. With much love...Phyllis U. Wade

Sincere Condolences & Prayers for the Family. Evelyn Dove

Family, Words cannot express the sadness I feel upon learning of the passing of Spurgeon. He was a loyal friend that was bright, funny & charming. Although I didn't see him often, I will miss him. May your loving memories bring you comfort & peace. Paula

My deepest condolences and prayers to the Fields family. Spurgeon was always a good friend and kind soul even when we were kids at Washington Elementary School. (R.I.P. Spurgeon)

Anthony Bailey

Spurgeon, a beautiful life gone too soon. Praying for the Fields family. Winnona Swayze

Rev. Dr. Barbara Akins

RIP from Lamont Rogers

I was sadden about the passing of our loved one. He will be missed but never forgotten. It was just like I was at his mother's service a few months ago. RIP and we will see you on the other side one day. Be blessed family.

Holding you forever in my heart, Spurgeon. A place you filled with joy and laughter time and time again. I am richer for having known you. My deepest condolences to all the fields on this loss. Tilla Fearn

Rest in peace, Spurgeon. Condolences to your lovely family. Kelly

Rest In Peace, Spurgeon. Your star is now shining in the universe. Your wisdom and humanity will be missed.

My brother, I miss you already. Thanks for helping me be a better lawyer and a better person. Your de facto nephew got married just after you passed. I hope you were there. Love, BBHYour Lighter Brother.

I am so sorry for your loss. Hanging out with Spurgeon was the best medicine -- humor, kindness, character, decency, and guts, all wrapped in charm. I'd love to be for all my friends what Spurgeon was for his. Life well lived, Rest in Peace, With All My Best, Will Webb

Friend, mentor, colleague. The Justice Firm, LLC would not exist but for you. You will be missed more than words can express. My deepest condolences to all whom you touched. RIP.

My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to the Fields family. Your in my prayers. Plinky was such a wonderful person and much more than words can convey. Rest in peace my brother. You will be truly missed. Steve, Deborah and James Hunter

Rest in power! Donald Harris 7

RIP my brother H Daniels

Prayers and deepest sympathy to the Fields family. Plinky was such an outstanding brother! I admired and had the utmost respect for him. It's been over twenty years since I saw him and twenty some years before that time and he treated me as well never lost touch. Rest in peace my brother!

My sincerest condolences to the Fields family.

Hearing of Spurgeon's illness was tough and his passing is an extremely sad day for me.

"Freaky P" was a one-of-a-kind Frat Brother, Kindred-Spirit and "Partner-in-Puns". No truer lyrics have been written than "College Day swiftly pass...".

Those memories of his precocity and rapier wit, playfully sly smile and adventurous attitude come to mind every time I hear "Flashlight". We had some good times together Spurgeon...we had some very good times.

Rest in peace my Brother...we'll look forward to seeing you on the other side.

Frat-like always,

Rayvon Williams A Phi A MZ Fall 76

Rest in Power!!!Great time and fellowship over the years.

Saddened to hear of Spurgeon's passing. He was very kind, quick-witted, and a consummate attorney with a great legal mind. He will be sorely missed by family, friends and the community at-large. May his memory be a source of comfort, peace and strength especially for his family. We will certainly be praying for the Fields family that our Lord will embrace them with love and strength during their time of bereavement.

My heart broke when I heard of your passing my brother in Christ. I've seen with my own two eyes how you have lended your time, skill, patience & guidance to young men & women. I can't count how many times you stopped to speak to a young man fresh out of college with an encouraging word & a friendly smile. May you enter God's rest & may you hear from God himself "Well done My good and faithful servant".

Fraternally Yours

Saddened to learn of Spurgeon's passing this life. I met him in his freshman year at UNC. Although we did not keep up with each other over the years, time and fate would bring us together just 3 years ago when we discovered that each of us had a connection to the house his family owned for more than 40years. Seems that the now home of Preservation NC was built by my wife's great grandfather, whose family lived in Oberlin Village for 40+ years as well! Spurgeon always a quick wit, great smile and an ability to make anyone feel warm and accepted. We need more people on this planet with his kindness and warmth. May the family, and all of us who knew or met him, remember his spirit and try to keep that beautiful radiance in our daily lives and actions. Rest In Peace, my Brother. Joe Knight

My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Fields family. I pray that you have peace, comfort and strength during this time.

William Wilson

I'm gonna miss you my brother from another mother. I love you.... Fraternally Geoff Hathaway

Cassandra "Sandy" Madden

Take your eternal rest my brother. Eddie High III

Rest in Peace Spurge! Fields Family: May God's love and your many memories be your sustainers during this difficult time!

Prayers and blessings, Joni Coburn

From all the beautiful comments that have been expressed, it is true to say "Wherever a beautiful Soul has been, there is a trail of memories". Words fail to express my deepest sorrow for your loss family. My heart goes out to you. Wishing you all strength and comfort.

Sheila Hall Harris

Plinky it was always good to see you every once in a while... as we came upon one another in Raleigh to exchange on how things were going. We go back since the days of youth in Walnut Terrace, playing sports , back then on Branch street. Spurgeon rest in peace my brother, you are much appreciated.

James Harris Jr (Bubba)

My condolences to the family 🙏🏽 RIP

Spurgeon was the heart and soul of Hinton James dorm when we were RAs together. He was a wonderful friend and even though we lost touch after UNC, I thought of him often. I will miss him but know that Heaven now has another Tar Heel. Love and sympathy to his family from M.J. Thorne ❤️👣

Rest In Peace

Love, Annette Hall Holman

Rest In Peace

Prayers of peace and comfort for the entire Fields Family from the Ingram Family (Apollo Heights/Grantland Drive).

Mr.Fields,a good man.RIP

My Condolences to your Family Attorney Spurgeon Fields, III. R.I.P

Our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers to your family. Spurgeon was our class President and friend. Elveta Reid Fant, Class of '74 Enloe Eagles ❤️❤️ Paul and Elveta Fant

Rest in Peace Spurgeon. It was a pleasure working with you in Legal. You were very kind and gracious to all.

I will miss you very much. Please make sure you tell grandma and Mike I say hello. Rest in peace my cousin.

RIP Spurgeon. TeAndra Miller and Family

Rest in heaven classmate. Gloria Osborne

RIP Attorney Spurgeon Feilds, III From: Mae Esther Wilson Enloe Class of '74

RIP

With deepest sympathy. Spurgeon was a great lawyer and will be greatly missed. Genevieve C. Sims

Condolences to the Fields family. Spurgeon was one of the first friends I made at Carolina. I was a freshman and he shared tips about college life that helped me adjust. I will be forever grateful for that. Truly, to know Spurge was to love him. We talked about becoming attorneys one day and encouraged each other until that dream came true for us both. I am so thankful that Spurgeon touched my life. Rest in peace, my friend.

Make my Funk the P-Funk...

Always, Allison

My condolences to the Fields family. May God give you comfort doing your time of need.

Peggy Gilbert

RIP

RIP Spurgeon

RIP Spurgeon.9k

I was very saddened by Spudgeon's illness and death. He will be greatly missed. Ann Meehan

Elder Nina P. Weldon

Rest in peace my brother.

Your Tarheel family will miss you. Take your rest in the arms of Christ. Will see you again. Walter and Desdemona Faison👣🙏🏾

Peaceful Journey, My Friend

Praying for the family to have a peace beyond all understanding. From my first encounter with Spurgeon to the last he was witty and most of all caring and non-judgmental. Take your rest......

Spurgeon was a gentleman. I am praying for your family and circle of friends during this time of bereavement.

God bless the family Dennis & Tara Hunter

RIP Great friend Arthur Lucas &family

RIP Great friend Arthur Lucas &family

Deepest Sympathy to the Fields Family. The Williams Family (Walnut Terrance

RIP

I have so many grateful memories of Spurgeon. Sending my prayers and bless to the family. Sherry Gibson

Swimming 101 at UNC my brother, my friend. Go Heels, Rest In Peace! Keep smiling!

Elliott

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Atty Spurgeon Fields.III

Our sincere condolences and prayers to the family. Elliot Palmer Jr and the Palmer family. 🙏🙏🙏

May you rest in heavenly peace Plink....

Heaven has gained a bit more humor! Thank you for some wonderful life memories. Rest well Brother!!! ❤️🕊Kevin Underwood

For we know, Earth has no Sorrow Heaven cannot Heal. My deepest condolences to the Fields family. Swayzine McLean

Rest in peace my friend. offering words of prayer for the family. Dora Irving Jones.

Thinking of the family at this time.

My heartfelt condolences to the Spurgeon Fields Family during your time of bereavement. I met Mr. Fields at Litchford and saw how gracious and appreciative he was. May God give you comfort, peace and strength.

Cousin Plinky! How different it will be without your enormous sense of humor! Miss you already! Sending everlasting white light and peace to my cousins! Peace.

To the family of Spurgeon Fields "Plinky", we express our heartfelt condolences to his family and pray the grace and peace of God for their comfort. We will cherish our childhood friendships and memories.

We met the Fields Family many years ago through marriage. Plink (Spurgeon)was always cool with the Nedab's; Rest in Peace Bro....

I am deeply saddened on the passing of "Uncle Spurgeon". My sincere condolences to his beloved daughter and sisters Rosalind and Andrea. I have many fond childhood memories of spending time with the Fields family. Thank you all for being a lifelong friend to my dad. I know Spurgeon and Kenny are in heaven laughing it up! - Ryan Hubbard

with sympathy to the Fields Family. Diane Gilbert and Family/walnut terrace and apollo heights family

With sympathy to the Fields Family. Your Walnut Terrace and Apollo Height neighbors. Diane Gilbert and the entire Gilbert Family

RIP my Brother and the Spurgeon Family may God Bless all in the Family. The Shepherd & Brown Family

Rest In Peace Spurgeon. My condolences to the Fields family. Prayers and thoughts are with you as you go through this difficult time.

Swannie Hall

RIP GLORIA RICHBURG

The the former 2904 gang is represented well in the Upper Room. May you all rest in Peace. Kenny, AL, George and Spurgeon.

Danny

I was saddened to hear about the passing of your loved one. I will lift the family up during this difficult time. God knows best and he is in a better place now. RIP you have finally gained your Heavenly wings.

My friend. You made me a better person.

Rest peacefully, Spurg. My condolences to the Fields family. Rolanda L. Allison

A wonderful friend, polite and kind. Resting in the arms of the Almighty. Our sincere condolences for the family. Swayzine Archible

Robert and Lucille Hunter

It deeply saddened our hearts to hear of the passing of "Pinky". There are so many fond memories of having him as our neighbor for many years. He always had that serious but jokingly spirit, many words of wisdom, a positive influence for the young men in our neighborhood, and such a distinguished gentleman. To Andrea, Rosalind, and the entire family, Take comfort in God's love during these difficult days. Continue to hold onto his unchanging hand. The loss is immeasurable but so is the love left behind. Please know that the Taylor Family will especially be remembering each of you in our thoughts and prayers during your time of berevament. Taylors - Barbara, Alveria, Tic Toc, Janice, Ardy, & Thelma

My condolences to the family of the Fields Family.

TO THE FIELDS FAMILY, WE GREW UP TOGETHER ON EASTERN BLVD, NOW MARTIN LUTHER KING AS CHILDREN. YOU FAMILLY LIVING ACROSS FROM US, WE LOVED YOUR FAMILY ESPECIALLY YOUR DAD, ALWAYS BRAGGING ABOUT THE PRETTIEST YARD IN THE NEIGHBOR HOOD. YOU WERE ALWAYS A QUIET GENTLE PERSON, OUR PARENTS WERE FRIENDS, MAY YOU REST IN HEAVEN.

Loving the Fields Family A star has taken his rightful place. I will miss his laughter, honesty, and competitive spirit. Our Class President and friend. Class of 74 Enloe Eagles. Sheila Smith Parker

Rest In Heaven My Childhood Friend! Sincere Condolences To The Family 🙏🏽

To childhood friends from Walnut Terrace to Apollo Heights, you will be missed my old dear friend. Praying for your family for peace. 🕊️ Sarah Smith Jackson

You took me to see P funk and I took you to see the Grateful Dead. Last night staring at the heavens I saw the mothership pass by with the newest Star Child on board. I'll miss you. Doug Corkhill

PS And just for you, I'm lighting a baby blue candle.

Rest in peace, my brother. You made life better. Abe Jones

To Plinky's daughter, Rosalind, Andrea, and the rest of the family members, please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. We grew up together and lived across the street from each other for many years. We shared many laughs and good times on Eastern Blvd. back in the day. Plinky was ALWAYS good for a laugh. He was just a good all around guy and will be missed by many...including me. No matter when we saw each other, he always referred to me as his "HOME GIRL." Take comfort in knowing that he is now resting around GOD"S throne with his mama and daddy and trust...he is making everybody in heaven laugh with his humor and quick wit. Rest on Plinky and I will see you again some sweet day. I will certainly keep the family in my prayers in the days, weeks, months, and years ahead. Thelma Taylor Stokes

To Plinky's daughter, Rosalind, Andrea, and the rest of the family members, please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. We grew up together and lived across the street from each other for many years. We shared many laughs and good times on Eastern Blvd. back in the day. Plinky was ALWAYS good for a laugh. He was just a good all around guy and will be missed by many...including me. No matter when we saw each other, he always referred to me as his "HOME GIRL." Take comfort in knowing that he is now resting around GOD"S throne with his mama and daddy and trust...he is making everybody in heaven laugh with his humor and quick wit. Rest on Plinky and I will see you again some sweet day. I will certainly keep the family in my prayers in the days, weeks, months, and years ahead.

THANKS FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE FOR OUR FAMILY NO MATTER HOW SIMPLE.

THE BUNCH'S

Condolences to the Fields Family

RIP

FROM ONE TARHELL TO ANOTHER TARHELL. "YOU WERE A TRUE GIFT AND AN INSPIRATION TO ALL" J A DOBBIN

From One Tarheel to another. "You were always a gift and an inspiration." J A Dobbin UNC Class of 79

Greetings from one Enloe eagle to another. May you rest in Heavenly Peace. Prayers to the family! KHunter - Class of '75

Plinks, you and Rosalyn were our neighborhood friends, we always had fun playing around. I can Hear your mom calling "Plinky". We were the Eastern Blvd. PACK. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.

RIP,Brother!💐🌹🌺🌸🌻🌼❤️Rogers's Family!

RIP Brother

You will be missed Plinky With much love, Your sister from another Mother. Shonda Jones Johnson and Family.

Our friendship goes back to when we were kids and your laughter,thoughtfulness will be missed and I will keep you and your family in prayer 🙏 2

With Sympathy 💐 🍃💐🍃💐🍃💐🍃 Thinking of you at this sad time and sending love ❤️

With Sympathy 💐 🍃💐🍃💐🍃 Thinking of you 👏🏽 at this sad time and sending love ❤️ Jimmy and Alma Jean Perry

It really hurts to hear that Spurgeon has gone home to be with the Lord but now I know he is in no more pain. I will miss his wit whenever we were in each other's presence.

Rest In Peace! Timothy and Reba Terrell

RIP PLINKY SBECOAT

To my brother from another Mother I will truly miss you we loved you but God loved you even better. I know you are dancing in Heaven❤️❤️❤️

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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