81, of DeSoto, TX passed away on August 04, 2012. He is survived by his wife: Judith C. Shields; daughter & son in law: Mitzi & David Smith; grandchildren: Stacy Fowler and Cody Smith; sister & brother in law: Shirley & Joe Fernandez and a host of nieces, nephews & cousins. There will be no viewing or visitation. Graveside Memorial Services will be held in the Dallas/Ft. Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mt. Creek Pkwy., Dallas, TX on Wednesday - August 08, 2012 at 10:30 A.M. with Rev. George Gregory, officiating.