Dr. John T. Fields

Pastor Fields is survived by: his wife of 52 years, Mary B. Fields; daughter Hollie M. Fields; a brother Roy “Buddy” Fields; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his ‘chosen’ family, the congregation of Heritage Baptist Church in Auburn Hills.

Pastor Fields was born on December 6, 1947, in Brunswick, Georgia, son of Roy and Etta Fields. In 1966 he graduated from Palm Beach High School in West Palm Beach, FL and promptly joined the U.S. Navy. He served in the Navy until 1971 and then became a firefighter with the West Palm Beach Fire Department. In 1978 He moved to Pontiac, MI to attend Midwestern Baptist College and Seminary, which he graduated from, as well as received a Doctorate of Divinity. He joined Heritage Baptist Church as an assistant Pastor in 1978, and became the senior Pastor in 1984. Pastor Fields also served as the Principal and Administrator of Heritage Christian School, taught at Midwestern Baptist College and was active with the Midwestern Baptist Fellowship.

As a ‘Bus Kid’ himself Pastor Fields was active in developing the Bus Ministry at Heritage Baptist Church, as well as assisting other churches in purchasing buses for their ministries. He cared deeply about people, and could always be found making new friends at Dunkin Donut’s, Rams Horn, Luca’s, Home Depot, and just about anywhere he would visit. His graciousness, kindness and humor made him a stranger to no one and endeared him to many. He was deeply devoted to his God-given calling. When the Lord summoned him home to glory he had just finished sharing the gospel. His final legacy will be remembered as a Legacy of Love.

The Family will receive friends Wednesday, May 24, 2023 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage Baptist Church, 2024 Pontiac Road, Auburn Hills. The Funeral will be held Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 12 p.m. at the church. Mr. Paul Cowen, Dr. Larry Bell, and Dr. John Hamblin will officiate. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Interment at Great Lakes National Cemetery will be on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at 1:15 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heritage Baptist Church for the benefit of Pastor Fields’ family.