DONNIE LEE FIELDS
Donnie Lee Fields, 50 years old, of Green Castle, Missouri went home on Saturday, September 14, 2024, surrounded by family.
Donnie was born October 26, 1973, in Kirksville, Missouri to David and Candy (Gordy) Fields, who survive of Green City, Missouri.
In 1998 he married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Angela (Fetters) Fields, she survives of the home.
Donnie and Angela have two sons, Devin Lee Fields of Kirksville, Missouri and Laydon Tyrone Fields of Green Castle. He is also survived by a grandmother, Marge Fields of Green City; a sister, Danita and husband Rusty Gordon of Green Castle; three nieces, Araya Fetters, Gracey Gordon, and Clare Gordon; two nephews, Kros Fetters and Kannon Fetters; Mother-In-Law, Betty Fetters of Novinger, Missouri; Brother-in-law, Tim and wife April Fetters of Bedford, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Polly, Jack and Freddie, along with his father-in-law Archie.
Donnie was raised in Green City and was a graduate of Green City R-I in 1992, he then graduated from Northwest Missouri State University in 1998 with his Bachelor’s Degree. He later received his Master’s Degree in Administration in 2009. He then got his first teaching/coaching job in Novinger, coming back to Green City to teach and coach in 2005, where he holds the title of winningest coach in the school’s history.
Donnie most enjoyed sports and coaching sports. Some of his greatest moments were spent coaching his boys. Donnie brought out the best in his players and pushed them to be the best they could be at all times. His influence was something that will never be forgotten. His competitive side continued as he also enjoyed hunting, fishing and buying any great deal he could find. Donnie was a Deacon at the First Christian Church, he served the Lord and his community through the church.
A funeral service for Donnie was held Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Ruschmeier- Smith Funeral Home in Green City, Pastor Andy Woods, Rev. Alan Coonfield, and Rolf Christen officiated.
Burial followed at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, East of Green City.
Every athlete that Donnie ever coached was told to “leave it all out on the court.” He did this to ensure that everyone would give their all, and left no room for regrets. It is without a doubt that Donnie left it all out on the court of life, giving everything he had and making the most of every moment. A good coach is hard to find, but Donnie was more than a great coach, he was a role model, a leader, and a one of a kind person, with a heart of gold. As we wipe our tears, we smile because we are so blessed to have someone that is so hard to lose.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions are suggested to the Donnie Fields Memorial Scholarship Fund.
