Edward David Fields

November 20, 1943 - February 17, 2018

Edward David Fields, 74, of Charlotte and formerly of Far Rockaway, NY, died on his mother’s birthday, Saturday, February 17, 2018, at the Willora Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. David was born in Brooklyn, NY, on November 20, 1943, the son of Robert and Effie Holmes. On April 23, 1962, he was inducted into the United States Army where he earned a Sharpshooter Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. He then went to work in the maintenance department at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn. He married Ms. Addie McCall. He retired from Floyd Bennett Field. When not working, he enjoyed fishing with his brother and children. David moved to Charlotte about two years ago to be closer to his daughters as his health worsened. Of all the things in life, David enjoyed spending time with family and friends the most and he will be missed by all who knew him. David is survived by his children: Gregory Campbell of Upstate New York; Samantha Campbell of Dillon, SC, and her daughter Sade; Edward Guy Becco of Milwaukee, WI, and his children Edward G Becco Jr, Terrence M Becco, and Antonio Shawn David Becco; Shondell Davis of Charlotte and her son Corey; Christopher Fields of Laurinberg, NC, and his children Malaysia and Felicity; Sonia (husband Terry) Bethea of Charlotte, NC, and their son Terry Jr; and Edward David Fields Jr of Statesville, NC. David is further survived by a brother, James “Butch” (wife Diane) Rutling of Brooklyn, NY; two sisters: Joyce Holmes of Hackensack, NJ, and Lisa (husband Gregory) Brown of Columbia, SC. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gregory Holmes, and his parents. David’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for them. Arrangements are set for Thursday, February 22, 2018, at the funeral home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC 28105. Friends and family will gather beginning at 12 noon. At 1 pm, all present will join in the funeral home chapel for a Celebration of Life Service. All services will then conclude in the chapel.