Timothy Shields

I was a fraternity brother of Tim’s at Morris Harvey College and only saw him a few times in the last 50 plus years since we graduated. Although I was unable to attend his funeral yesterday I watched the live stream of his funeral and learned so much about his life after he moved to Kentucky. My thanks to Florence Methodist Church for live streaming the service. I was so impressed with the great tributes by his daughter, son, former basketball player, and pastor. Although I knew Tim as a quiet, very good and pleasant person, it was really heartwarming to hear he had such a tremendous impact on his children, his students, and players he taught and coached. This is something I will always remember about Tim Shields. May God Bless Tim and his family.

Coach Sheilds was one of the finest coaches and person I have ever known. Sorry we lost such a good man. Prayers to him and his family. Glad I was able to small part of his life.

Dear January, Beep , July and Gray,
We only met your Dad and Pa twice, but we will always remember a kind and gentle soul. John 14:27 says: “ Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you, not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled , neither let it be afraid.” We send our deep heart felt condolences and prayers to you all.
Submitted with Love;
Uncle Ricky and Aunt Faith

My math teacher when I was a freshman at Conner Jr High, he was great at his job and I still use the things he taught me then now. Who would then know that one day he would be my daughter’s basketball coach 25 years later. He was an excellent coach and teacher at discipline. A friend years later that we liked talking to about the past and laugh. God bless you and your family Mr Shields.

He was my little brother in the fraternity. At times he felt like my real brother. We both coached and loved sports. We both loved baseball and would talk old school baseball. We would only see each other 2 or 3 times a year but when we did we never missed a beat. I am a better person for knowing him. He will be missed.