Background
Shields, William Henry was born on April 11, 1929 in Walland, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Elmer and Matilda Belle (Williams) Shields.
Shields, William Henry was born on April 11, 1929 in Walland, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Elmer and Matilda Belle (Williams) Shields.
Bachelor, Maryville College, 1950. Juris Doctor, University Tennessee, 1953.
Sole practice, Maryville, Tennessee, 1953-1963. Partner Pavese, Shields et al, Fort Myers, Florida, from 1963. Chairman 2d Judicial Nominating Committee, 1976-1982.
Member Lee County Industrial Development Authority, Fort Myers, since 1976. Chairman Lee County Port Advisory Committee, 1970-1981. Chairman board trustees First Presbyterian Church, Fort Myers.
Member Florida Bar Association (president Lee County chapter 1981-1982), Tennessee Bar Association (president Blount County chapter 1961-1962). Clubs: United States Power Squadron (Fort Myers). Lodges: Masons.
Married Jeane Ione Pelton, October 12, 1952. Children: David William, Kathy Jean.