Arthur George Shields Jr. Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Arthur George Shields Jr. in Maury, North Carolina, who passed away at the age of 85, on October 18, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Arthur George Shields Jr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur George Shields, Sr. and Wilma Frye Shields Hardy; his grandson Trey Whiteside; and his brother Steve Hardy. He is survived by: his wife Linda Shields; his children, Debi Ballard (Doug) of Lincolnton, NC, Marsha Helms (Tim) of Vale, NC and Mark Shields (Angela) of Bear Creek, NC; his siblings, Barbara Hardy Bunn of Raleigh, NC, Johnny Hardy and Seth Hardy of Raleigh, NC; his grandchildren, Heather Whiteside Huss, Kenan Ballard and Mary Shields; and his great grandchildren, Levi Huss and Raleigh Huss.
A reception will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Lincoln Country Club (2052 Country Club Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092).
In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to First United Methodist Church "Backpack Ministry", 201 E. Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092, or the Alzheimer's Association Western North Carolina Chapter , 2600 Park Road, Suite 250, Charlotte, NC 28209.