Honey Grove, Texas -- Alvin Leroy Fields, 88, of Honey Grove, Texas, passed away September 1, 2025, peacefully in his home.
Alvin was born in Bartley Woods, Texas, and was the son of Charlie Fields and Virgie Leigh (Williams) Fields. Alvin graduated from Ladonia High School and made his career in banking. He started off his career in Dallas and then took a position at First State Bank, Honey Grove, before becoming Owner/President of Farmers & Merchants State Bank, of Honey Grove and Ladonia, Texas. He retired from banking when he sold the banks at the end of 2005. Alvin was dedicated to helping his customers and the people in his community for almost 50 years. He was most recently a deacon and member of Dial Baptist Church. Alvin was a member of the Honey Grove Masonic Lodge and Lions Club. His hobbies over the years included golf, camping, riding his ATV, traveling, playing 42, and duck hunting.
Alvin was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters, daughter Sheila Jane Reece; son-in-law Mark Reece; a wife, Sandra Kay Fields; and Sue Fields. He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Fields; a son, Alan Fields of Honey Grove; and a daughter, Marilyn Sebade of Denton, Texas. His grandchildren include Samantha Pollard and husband Michael; Macey Reece and husband Hunter; Alex Fields; Madelyn Hill and husband Hunter; Abigail Fields; Matthew Sebade; Lucas Sebade; and his great-grandchild is Logan Pollard. Alvin also has several stepchildren that include Jamie Word; Cynthia Horton and husband Brenton; Jeff Barnett and wife Shawonna; Aaron Smith and wife Lisa; and Theresa Barnett. Alvin has numerous nieces and nephews and step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Dial Baptist Church on September 14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. with a reception to follow the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Dial Baptist Church; Oak Ridge Cemetery of Ladonia; or a charity of your choice.
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