John Lewis Fields, age 82 of Pikeville, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. John L. loved his family, children, and grandchildren. He worked as a truck driver for several years, and enjoyed being outdoors farming, trading, fishing, and hunting. John L. always liked playing a good prank and making others laugh.

Preceding John L. in death were his parents, Virgil Thomas and Wilva Cleo Lewis Fields; daughter, Cynthia Fields Davis; brothers, Everett Fields, Virgil T. Fields, Jr., Billy Fields, and Donald Fields; sisters, Geneva Tracy, Betty Edmons, and Bonnie Panter.

John L. will be dearly missed by his son, John Patrick Fields; daughter, Coree Fields; grandchildren, Samantha Ann (Kaitee) Oakes, Breyton Lewis, Kelsey Ann Harris, Makena Davis, and Rainey Boynton; great grandchildren, Jaxon, Aurora, and June Oakes; sisters, Faye Walker and Flora Mae Farmer; brothers, Ray Fields, Bobby Fields, and Jackie Fields; son-in-law, Tony Davis; several nieces, nephews, cousins; and a host of friends.

A celebration of life will be held at 3:00pm CDT Monday, April 20, 2026 in the Pikeville Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Ronnie Holloway officiating. Those serving as pallbearers are Larry Edmons, Richard Edmons, Matt Fields, Mitchell Walker, Mikey Walker, and Brian Stewart. Burial will be in McDowell Cemetery. The family will receive friends 4:00pm-8:00pm CDT Sunday, April 19, 2026 and 11:00am until service time Monday at Pikeville Funeral Home.

Condolences can be made at www.pikevillefuneralhome.com. Pikeville Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.