In loving memory of

William E. Shields, Sr.
April 22, 1933 - June 1, 2022

William E. Shields, Sr., on June 1, 2022, of Bellmawr, NJ. Age 89.

Beloved husband of the late Geraldine M. Shields. Devoted father of William E. Shields, Jr., Geraldine Cromley (Richard), and Lisa Shields. Loving grandfather of Lisa Anne (Josh), Kate, and Jenn and great grandfather of Charlotte. Dear brother of Jack Shields, Betty Colligan, and the late Joe Shields.

Bill enjoyed horse racing, cars, and swimming, but his greatest joy was his family. He proudly served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict.

There will be a viewing from 6pm to 8pm Sunday, June 5 and from 8:15am to 9:15am Monday, June 6 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE, 126 S. Black Horse Pike, Runnemede, NJ 08078 (856-939-2095).

Funeral Mass 10am Monday at St. Joachim Parish, Annunciation BVM Church, 601 W. Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ 08031.

Interment New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr.

Donations may be made in William's name to the Alzheimer's Association, Delaware Valley Chapter, 399 Market Street, Suite 250, Philadelphia, PA, 19106 or by visiting www.alz.org.

Tributes

Juanito Valdez wrote on Jun 4, 2022:

"My Condolences to Dee ,Bill , Lisa , A true Friend that will sadly be missed , Love going to Car Shows with him in Atlantic City ."

Judy Sansweet wrote on Jun 4, 2022:

"Dee, Billy, Lisa , I'm truly sorry for your loss. Your dad was a wonderful person with the best sense of humor. . I'm glad to have known him. Judy Sansweet"