Monroe D. Fields, Jr

President & Owner

Funeral Director/ Embalmer License Number #3567

Monroe Darcell Fields, Jr. was born on March 16, 1985, in Florence, SC, to Rev. Monroe Fields, Sr. and the late Barbara H. Fields Jones. From this union, two children were conceived. Mr. Fields is the younger brother to Shanelle B. Fields and is the proud father of one son, Jackson Monroe Fields. Monroe’s parents raised him with strong family values, exemplary work ethics, and taught him that, “manners would open doors that money could not."

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Monroe is a man of unstinting principles and is fanatical about being a good citizen. At the tender age of eleven, Monroe gave his life to the Lord at Savannah Grove Baptist Church, Effingham, South Carolina, under the profound leadership of Reverend Dr. Ralph W. Canty.

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Darcell received his education in the public schools of Florence School District Number 1, where he was a 2003 graduate of South Florence High School. He then broadened his education at South Carolina State University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education and Activity Management and graduated in May 2007.

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After completing his undergraduate studies, destined to achieve goals with vigor, Monroe decided to further extend his education and attended Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta, Georgia, where he graduated with an Associate’s of Science Degree in Mortuary Science in August 2008, while working part time at the prestigious Donald Trimble Mortuary. Monroe completed a two-year apprenticeship at Pasley’s Mortuary, Charleston, SC, under the tutelage of Rev. Marvin Pasley and Rev. Ephraim D. Stephens. Monroe Fields, Jr. is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the state of South Carolina. Mr. Fields is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. 

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Monroe’s three greatest passions in life include: God, Family and Funeral Service. Monroe has always had dreams of owning a funeral home, now that his dreams are alive; he plans to serve Summerton and surrounding areas to the highest capacity.

Dr. Terrance G. Tindal

Office Manager

Bishop Dr. Terrance G. Tindal is a native of Summerton, SC and proud graduate of Historic Scott’s Branch High School. His education and training continued as he attended Benedict College, Grand Canyon University, The Art Institute and Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology.

He currently serves as Councilman for the Town of Summerton, President of the Scott’s Branch High Alumni Association’s At-Large Chapter, Youth Director of the Clarendon County Branch NAACP, Presiding Prelate of the Lighthouse Fellowship of Churches, Inc., Executive Director of the  iCare2 Anti-Bullying Program, Inc. and is an active member of the Summerton Literacy Council.

In 2010, Tindal was honored and awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Public Service while serving as Summerton’s youngest elected official during his tenure as Councilman. In. 2015, he was inducted into the South Carolina Top 40 Under 40 Amongst African American Business Leaders by the South Carolina Black Pages.

In addition to being the CEO of GèRome and Company he is the Office Manager of King-Fields Mortuary and an Artist-At-Resident for Clarendon School District One. Terrance lives by his motto, “Your dreams will never come true, if you continue to sleep on them!”

Anita Benbow

Office Assistant

Anita Benbow is a proud native of Summerton, South Carolina and was born to Daisy Benbow and the late Leon Benbow, she’s the youngest of four siblings.

Her education was instilled by the public school system of Clarendon County. She graduated from Scott’s Branch High School, and obtained a degree in Medical Coding and Billing from Ultimate Medical Academy.

Anita joined King-Field’s Mortuary back in 2015 after the untimely passing of her father. Within the organization, she serves diligently as the administrative assistant to the office manager.  

Jackson Fields

Funeral Assistant

Jackson Monroe Fields was born to Monroe D. Fields Jr. and Chiquita Fields on August 17, 2011. Jackson enjoys playing football, gaming, and riding four wheelers. He is a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. Jackson has been raised around funeral service all of his life and is waiting with anticipation for the time when he can matriculate to mortuary school to become a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. Jackson loves the family business!

Sanda Stukes James

Lady Attendant

Lee Ernest Glover

Mortuary Specialist

Sharon Mellete

Lady Attendant

Fenia Ragin

Lady Attendant

Lee Conyers

Funeral Assistant

 Lee Conyers is from Manning, SC and a graduate of Manning High School class of 2008. Lee is not only the proud owner of LZM Farms LLC located in Paxville, SC but also a dedicated bus driver for the Clarendon County school district. He's got a big heart for kids! Before that, he spent 8 years as a truck driver, running his own show. When he's not working, he's all about giving back to the community, enjoying his farm, cooking and being a loving family man. Plus, he's part of the team at King- Fields Mortuary in Summerton, SC. Lee's a true jack-of-all-trades!

Patricia Smilin

Lady Attendant