Obituary of Ernest ""Skip"" Fields

FIELDS, Ernest E. “Skip” Age 70 of Van Etten passed away at home on June 19, 2013. He was born Sept. 20, 1942 in Montour Falls, NY to Ernest and Marion ((Packard) Fields. In addition to his parents he was also predeceased by his niece, Theresa Von Rapacki and nephews Jeremy Lampman and Aaron Irby. His family includes brothers and sisters, James (Marlene) Fields of Elmira Heights, Ronald Fields of Big Flats, Dena Irby, Louise (Chris) Harvey and Christine (Allen) Lampman all of Horseheads along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. In his earlier years he enjoyed racing at Chemung Speedrome and singing like Hank Williams Sr. More recently he was involved with the American Legion in Horseheads, Meals on Wheels and he enjoyed NASCAR and Karaoke. Family and friend are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home 413 So. Main St. Horseheads on Wed. June 26, 2013 from 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 pm. Burial service will take place on Thursday in Millport Cemetery. A celebration life for family and friends will take place a date and time to be announced at the American Legion Horseheads. Memorials can also be directed to the Horseheads American Legion 71 Old Ithaca Rd. Horseheads NY 14845. www.barberfuneralhome.com