James Duval Fields

Jay was born in 1946 to Robert G. Fields and Eva (Rake) Fields, the youngest of four children raised in Louisville. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert Rake Fields; and his sister, Bettie (Fields) Willis. He is survived by his beloved sister, Jennie (Fields) Trollinger, his nephews Michael Willis and Robert Fields and his nieces Nancy (Fields) Graybeal, Diane (Trollinger) Luhrsen and Deborah (Trollinger) Meredith.

Known to all who loved him simply as Jay, he embodied quiet devotion throughout his life. He was a loyal and faithful son who looked after his father with great tenderness in his final years, and a loving brother whose bond with his siblings was a cornerstone of his life.

Jay worked at General Electric as an electrical technician and was a member of Market Street Methodist Church where he served as a youth director and coached various sports. He later joined Buechel United Methodist Church as his faith was a constant throughout his life..

Jay had a passion for sports that was matched by few. He was a devoted fan of the Kentucky Wildcats and the New York Yankees — teams he followed with the kind of loyalty that never wavered, win or lose.

In his later years, Jay made his home at StoryPoint Louisville East, where he was far more than a resident — he was a warm presence at the heart of the community. He led Bible study, read the daily announcements, and organized Beanbag Baseball, bringing fellowship, friendly competition, and joy to those around him right up until the end.

Jay Fields was a man of quiet thoughtfulness and simple, steady kindness. His Christian faith was the foundation of how he lived and how he cared for others. He will be deeply missed by his family and by all whose lives he touched.

All services are private. A private burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Jay's memory can be made to Southeast Christian Church.