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Jerry Allan Shields, 81, of Landrum passed away June 17, 2025 at Spartanburg Medical Center.
A native of Polk County, NC, he was son of the late Thelma Shields and husband of the late Donna Hayes Shields, to whom he was married for 60 years. Jerry enjoyed spending time with the family, going to the lake fishing and playing cards.
Survivors include one daughter, Sandra Hyder; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Ann Caldwell (Brad) and Teleda Monic Gosnell (Trey); five grandchildren, Katlin (Brad), Tyler (Breanna), Drake, Savanna, and Conner; a nephew, Aaron (Crystal) Hayes and a niece, Debbie (Bruce) Hayes.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00PM Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Petty Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:00PM conducted by Dr. Tommy Turner. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Gardens.
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