Jerry was born Jan 21, 1944 in Sioux City, Iowa to Mark H. Sr. and Jean L. (Haven) Fields. He was raised in Sioux City and attended Hopkins Elementary, West Jr and graduating from Central High School in 1963. Jerry married his high school sweet heart Bonnadell J. Calhoun, May 29, 1965, in Elk Point, SD and later with a formal ceremony at St. Boniface Church. Through the many adversity put into their path, their love and unbreakable bond for each other and a strong faith they would preserver together for nearly 54 years, and together would raise 8 children in Sioux City.

Jerry worked for 44 years with UPS and was an active Teamster through-out his employment. Jerry was a lifelong member of Sioux City oldest and 1 ^st African American church, Malone A.M.E, to which he also served as treasure. Jerry would be awarded and recognize as an activist in human rights and racial equality on various boards he would serve. He was member of the local chapter of the NAACP, were he served as Vice-President from 1988-1992, and taking on the role as President in 1992-1996. Jerry would be appointed by the governor of Iowa to serve on the newly established board for the Iowa Department of Human Rights Division, Iowa Commission on the Status of African-Americans, he would be appointed two terms from 1988-1992 and 1992-1996. He was also member of African American Committee for Celebrating Community Projects in Sioux City.

Jerry’s specialty was grilling; he loved his family, especially his grandchildren and their many friends they would bring to grandma and grandpa Fields’s house, music and good ole conversation. He also loved “hashing it over” with the fellas at his favorite watering hole the Red Room. Impacting the lives of many, by what he said and did. Quick wit that never failed to make you laugh. He was valuable, influential man. Kind to most, hero too many, but most of all he was human and real. He will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate to know him.

Surviving are his wife Bonny; sons, Jimi (Liudmyla) Fields, Jury (Eileen) Fields, Jael (Tamisha) Fields; daughters, Jerri Lynn (Patrick) Swann; Johni-Thomas (Tim) Jenkins; Jayline Fields and January Fields. 14 grandchildren; Siblings, Dr. Mark H. Jr (Mary Ellen) Fields, Robert Fields, JoAnn (David) Whittaker and close family friend Christine Terry.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents Mark and Jean Fields; son, Jade Fields; brothers, Henry and Phillip Fields; sister Marksene Jackson.


In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to:

NOAH
National Origination for Albinism and Hypopigmentation
PO BOX 959
East Hampstead NH 03826
(Envelops will be available at the reception)

Online:
https://www.albinism.org/memorial-gift/