Ervin Anderson Shields

Gretna...........Ervin Anderson Shields, age 94 of Gretna died Friday, March 25, 2016 at his residence.
Born September 12, 1921 in Pittsylvania County he was a son of the late Emmett Shields and Maggie Haley Shields. He was predeceased by his wife, Nera Willis Shields; one daughter, Cindy Hackworth; one brother, Wendle Emmett Shields; and two sisters, Hester Simpson and Bertha Crider and husband, Leo. Mr. Shields was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gretna and former employee at BGF. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his cat, "Dotcom." He also enjoyed any type of mechanical work, watching the Lawrence Welk Show and country and blue grass music.
He is survived by two grandchildren, Corinne Audrey Hackworth of Fort Worth, TX and Catrinna Daire Evelyn Hackworth of Gladys; a great-grandchild, Isaac James Barrington; and a former son-in-law, Darrell Hackworth of Gladys. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Colbert-Moran chapel by Rev. Jonathan Hilliard. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 28, 2016 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.