Gregory Stephen Fields

Gregory Stephen Fields was born July 23, 1954 in Freeport, Texas to proud parents, Leland and Raymond Fields. Gregory passed away peacefully at his home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014. Gregory graduated from Brazosport High School in 1972. He lived in Freeport and surrounding areas before deciding to make Florida his home. He eventually settled in Fort Lauderdale and the last nine years of his life were spent as a devoted husband to his wife Angela, and happy father to her four children. Gregory was a multi-talented being and showed an early affinity for art. His first college major was in art but he found his true niche in law several years later. He graduated with highest honors from Nova Southeastern University in Ft. Lauderdale in 1999 with a Juris Doctor degree. During his academic tenure, Gregorywas one of two students chosen to continue their law studies at University of Oxford in Oxford, England. He became a member of The Florida Bar Association in 2000. Gregory spent a rewarding career as a chief legislative aid in Florida to Senator Eleanor Sobel and Representative Elaine Schwartz, respectively. He touched many lives in his career; helpi...[more]

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those in need, keeping his co-workers in great spirits, and working diligently to best serve the constituents of his party. He was elected to the Democratic Executive Committee in 2012. While Gregory was attending Nova Southeastern earning his law degree, he developed a notable talent for writing. After applying his pen to several genres he claimed young adult historical fiction as his preference. Gregory won numerous awards for his works; most notably when he tookfirstand second place in the Tallahassee Writers Association Competition for two short stories. Gregory won honorable mention in the Readers Digest Writer's Competition in the Personal Essay category with "Tempest Passing." Gregory was one of 19,000 entries in the same category.He also became a member of the "Laurel and Hardy Sons of the Desert" in 2009. Gregory was a kaleidoscope. With every twist and turn of life or circumstance, he fell into place gracefully and became more colorful and vibrant in each role. To know Gregory was to love him. His unique combination of boyish charm and unstoppable wit endeared him to all he met. He may be best remembered for his extraordinary sense of humor and eccentric sense of fun and adventure. To be a part of Gregory's life was a privilege, something that can't be replicated; he was truly one of a kind. Gregory is survived by his loving wife of nine years, Angela Fields, and her four children: Joy Schilt Maynard, Jordan Schilt, Ryan Schilt and Michael Schilt. Sibling survivors include: Cyril and Sharon Fields of Houston,Texas, RJ and Ilene Fields of New Braunfels, Texas, Leighton and Linda Fields of Manvel, Texas, Hilary Fields of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Karen Fields Markham and Edwin Markham of Houston, Texas, Clare Fields Flood and Peter Flood of Santa Monica, California, Kevin Fields of Greensboro, North Carolina, Jennifer Fields Hawkins and George Hawkins of Freeport, Texas, and Donna Fields Roberts of Austin, Texas. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews throughout the U.S. Gregory will be deeply missed by hundreds of friends and family members, most notably by his nephew Sean Thadeus Baker of Belton TX, with whom he shares an eternal bond. Thank you to all the friends and family who've supported Gregory throughout his bout with cancer, especially to Senator Sobel and Representative Schwartz; your kindness and attention is deeply appreciated. The viewing will be held on Friday, December 12th from 4pm-8pm at Fred Hunter Funeral Home in Fort Lauderdale. The funeral mass will follow on Saturday, December 13th at Saint Anthony Catholic Church at 12pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a charitable donation in Gregory's honor. Donations are requested through either The Marian Center (http://www.mariancenterschool.org/) or The American Cancer Society (https://donate.cancer.org/).