Waymon Fields

Waymon Edward Fields, age 78, of Newborn, Georgia, died February 5, 2024. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on February 12, 1945, Waymon was a creative soul who loved nothing more than to shape wood into beautiful creations with his skilled hands. As a self-employed carpenter, he left his mark across Georgia, with many churches benefiting from his skilled trim work. Waymon had passion for hunting, fishing, and shooting guns. He was a lifelong member of Bethel Baptist Church and was a man who had a genuine love for his family and a heart that was always ready to help anyone in need. Waymon was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Sue Fields; his father, J.P. Fields; his mother, Mary Whatley Fields; his son, Dwayne Edward Fields; grandsons, Joshua Dennis Fields and Andy Fields; brothers, James Fields, Preacher Bobby Fields, and David Fields. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Carol Fields; children, Dennis Eugene Fields, Douglas Howard (Tonya) Fields, Waymon Glen (Wendy) Fields, Andrew Paul (Donna Jean) Fields, Brandon Humphrys, and Kevin (Laura) Humphrys; 22 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. A funeral service for Waymon will be held 2 o'clock, Saturday, February 10, 2024, in the chapel of Henry Funeral Home, Lithonia, and interment following in Lithonia City Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, February 9, 2024 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home, 6833 Church Street, Lithonia, GA 30058. In memory of Waymon we encourage all friends and family to share their favorite stories, memories, and photographs on this memorial page. Let's celebrate this man who made the world a better place with his creativity, generosity, and humility.