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East Lyme- James Franklin Shields Jr. 63, of Latimer Dr, passed away Saturday November 12, 2016 with his family by his side at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital. Born in Augusta GA he was the son of James F. Shields Sr. and Catherine A. Howell

He was the loving husband of Linda (VonIns) Shields of East Lyme. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy. He was employed for many years as a Lineman for the various names of the phone company. Growing up in Georgia he continued to root for his beloved Atlanta Falcons. 

James was a great, loving, giving, caring man to his family and friends. He absolutely adored his grandbabies. He was the hardest working man we all knew and loved.

James is survived by his two daughters Amanda Shields Bonano and Krista Shields Butler both of Waterford, his two grandbabies Silas James Shields and Amélie Elizabeth Bonano.

He is predeceased by his younger brother Lance Fly Shields