Robert "Bob" Fields Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

GREENFIELD – Robert F. Fields, age 77, of Greenfield, peacefully passed away in the home he was born in with his loving wife and family by his side on Monday, May 22, 2017. He was born on May 25, 1939 in Hancock County as the son of Robert D. and Floe M. (Lowder) Fields. He graduated from Hancock Central in 1956. Bob married Lynn (Frazier) on December 11, 1961 in Celina, TN. He was the owner and operator of Fields Auto Parts since 1959. Bob was also the former president and co-owner of Anderson Speedway for 20 years. He was the first American Speed Association (ASA) Champion and first driver to be inducted into the Hall of Fame at Mt. Lawn Speedway in New Castle, IN. He was also the winningest driver at Anderson Speedway and Mt. Lawn Speedway. Bob was a very giving and generous man who helped many in need. He and his wife enjoyed numerous Vegas get-aways. Bob is survived by his wife, Lynn Fields of Greenfield; sons, Bobby (Shelly) Fields and Rusty (Ramona) Fields both of Greenfield; daughters, Brandy (Keith) Wetli of Greenfield and Cindy (Bruce) Whitaker of Bloomington; 13 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Rick Fields. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday, May 26, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Erlewein Mortuary & Crematory, 1484 W. US Hwy. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 26, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at the mortuary. Pastor Lenell Jordan, Sr. will be officiating. Burial will follow at Simmons Cemetery in Wilkinson. Memorial contributions may be made by mail to the Franciscan Health Indianapolis Cancer Center, 8111 S. Emerson Avenue, Suite #101, Indianapolis, IN 46237, or envelopes will be available at the mortuary. Friends may share a memory or a condolence at www.erleweinmortuary.com.

Robert "Bob" Fields

May 25, 1939 - May 22, 2017