Scott Lyons Fielding

Scott Lyons Fielding was born on February 2, 1959, in Staunton Virginia. He was educated in the Public Schools of Staunton, and graduated in 1977. He served 23 years in the United States Army, both Active and Reserve in the Infantry. He retired at the rank of First Sergeant, E-8. He was also employed by the Virginia Department of Corrections as a Correctional Officer, and Sergeant, retiring in 2010 with 30 years of service. On October 12, 1985, he married Sylvia Gay Connor. They have one child, Meghan Elizabeth Fielding, and two grandchildren, Reagan, and Riley Fielding.

Scott Joined the Mason’s in 1980 at Staunton Lodge #13. He belonged to the Richmond Scottish Rite, and ACCA Temple Shrine in Richmond. He is a member of Waynesboro Union Royal Arch Chapter #2 in Waynesboro, and a member of Stevenson Commandery #8, also in Waynesboro. He is presently serving as the Grand Commander of Knights Templer of Virginia.

Scott was always interested in History, especially Virginia History. In school he would go on field trips to Historic Sights, and Battlefields. In 1994 he joined the Sons of Confederate Veterans, and gave talks and living history programs, at Roundtables. He petitioned Fort Harrison Chapter SAR in January 2019, and on May 3, 2019 became a member. He represents our chapter at the Point Pleasants Battle Days in West Virginia, every year, and is looking forward to doing living history events and talks. He is a Life Member of the SAR National.   

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