Benny Lewis Shields, 73, died Wednesday August 28, 2024 at home.  He was a long-time resident of Hampton, worked for Asplundh Tree Expert Company for 18 years, and then for the City of Newport News Waterworks where he retired after 23 years as a Crew Supervisor for Grounds Maintenance Public Utilities.  He enjoyed visiting Hatteras Island with his wife Dreama and camping with his family at Indian Acres in Thornburg.

Benny was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille E. Shields; father Edward Lewis Shields; son, Benny Lewis Shields Jr., and brothers Edward Michael Shields (Mikey) and Tommy Shields.  Survivors include his wife, Dreama Shields; daughter, Kristie Shields of Newport News; step-daughter, Kara Maples (Kevin) of Hampton; grandchildren, Sean Shields, Cody Shields, Anna Shields, Jonathan Shields, Krystena Vigeant, and Melissa Maples; a great-grandchild, Isla Marie Shields; and siblings Jeffrey Shields (Christine) of Gloucester, Carolyn Barber of Orange Park, FL, and Deborah Powell of Virginia Beach.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

A memorial service  will be conducted at 6:00 PM, on Saturday, September 7, 2024 followed by a time of visitation until 7:30 PM, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, 210 Harpersville, Road in Newport News VA.