Charles G. Fields, 58, of Bedford, Ky., passed away Monday, June 15, 2009, at Norton's Hospital in Louisville, Ky.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service was held Wednesday, June 17, at Bedford United Methodist Church.

He was born July 5, 1950, in Louisville and was employed by Cincinnati Bell as an Information Technology Specialist. He was a member of the Safety and Rescue Team at the Madison Regatta and Bedford United Methodist Church. He enjoyed boating on the Ohio River.

Survivors left to cherish his memory include his wife, Linda Fields of Bedford; daughter, Jessica Fields of Knoxville, Tenn.; son, Steven (Renee) Skaggs of Melbourne, Fla.; two sisters, Pam Jellison of Portland, Ind., and Margaret Downs of New Albany, Ind,; grandchildren, Victoria, Alex and Meagan; many nieces and nephews; and a lifelong friend, Mark Fisher of Bedford, Ky.

He was loved by so many. With heavy hearts, we will do as he would, and "find a way" to carry on. He will be missed greatly by all.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John W. and Rosemary Fields; and a sister, Marilyn Blevins.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society .

Ransdell Funeral Home
P.O. Box 261
Bedford, Kentucky 40006
502-255-7180
Fax 502-255-3618
Published in Panama City News Herald on June 20, 2009