Jerry Lee "Jack" Shields, age 80 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Springmeade Nursing Home, Tipp City. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on March 14, 1941 the son of Elmer & Cora (Sullenberger) Shields. He graduated from Vandalia Butler High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked in Shipping and Receiving at the General Motors Engine Plant, Moraine for over 31 years. He attended the New Life Worship Center of the Apostolic Faith.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Linda (Melton) Shields; son Jerry (Jenny) Shields Jr.; daughter Sherry (Mike) Mims; step children Katrina Everhart (David) and Chad (Chrystal) Everhart; 13 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sisters Betty Fleet and Carolyn Davis and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Dorothy.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, February 18, 2022 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm at the ZERKLE FUNERAL HOME, 11900 N. Dixie Dr., Tipp City. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.zerklefh.com .