Robert Curtis Fields

Robert Curtis Fields, 74, of Frankfort, formerly of England Hill in Catlettsburg, Kentucky passed away on January 29, 2011. He was the son of the late Bert and Lura Honaker Fields. He was a loving son, father and grandfather and a respected surveyor, civil engineer and attorney. He was affectionately known as the "Mayor of Collins Lane� for his friendly waves from his front porch to those that passed by. Mr. Fields graduated from Catlettsburg High School and received his advanced degrees from the University of Kentucky Colleges of Civil Engineering and Law. He worked as a certified surveyor and had his own practice as a civil engineer in Ashland, Ky. He also worked for the US Corp of Engineers as a civil engineer. In his early career, he worked for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet as both an engineer and an attorney. After earning his legal degree, he practiced law in Frankfort for 35 years. He also acted as a hearing officer for the Kentucky Retirement Systems. He was a member of the Kentucky Bar Association and received his lifelong, honorary membership designation from the KBA in 2010. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, John Bert Fields and Phil Edward Fields and his sisters, Dorothy Madeline Daniels, Gladys "Corky� Dixon, and Betty Jo Clark. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Winnie Sue Fields. He is also survived by his children, Robert C. Fields, Jr. (Becky), Bentonville, Arkansas, John M. Fields, Denver, Colorado, and Robin Fields Kinney (Scott), and Steven J. Fields, Frankfort; one sister, Bonnie Burke (Roger), Louisville; his beloved grandchildren, Leeah Anne Fields, Robert "Curt� Fields, III, Megan Lynn Kinney and Hayley Vanek. He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews, friends from the Sower Office Building, and his supportive classmates and alumni from Thomas R. Brown High School, Catlettsburg. Friends are invited to visitation with the family on Friday, February 4, 2011 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home. Private graveside services will be scheduled at a later date. Flowers are welcome or contributions are suggested to the Frankfort Senior Citizens Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home.

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Robert Curtis Fields

February 4, 1936 - January 29, 2011