James Carlisle Shields Jr, 79 of Alexandria KY entered Heaven’s gate on January 23rd, 2023. He was the son of James Carlisle Shields Sr and Julia (Chilelli) Shields. Jim worked for Carlisle Construction and retired after 40 years. Jim was a resident of Campbell County his entire life, and attended Campbell County High School where he was a football captain. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Cold Spring, KY, where he was an usher for many years. Jim built and was one of the original owners of Kinder Academy Child Development Center in Alexandria. He loved his dogs, horses and working outside with his farm equipment. After retirement, he drove a bus for Campbell County Schools and worked at Reitman Auto. Family and their well-being were his foremost desire. He was preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Mendy Shields. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 57 years, Connie Shields. Daughters; Rhonda (David) Shepard and Gwen (Kevin Valentine) Shields. Grandchildren; Kristen (Ian) Hehman, Coy (Krista) Shepard, Laura (Jake) Lester and Natalie Kaufman. Great Grandchildren; Ryland, Casen, Ronin and Jensen Hehman. Sisters Lelia (Vincent) Kroger, Cecelia (Larry) Gubser. Along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 31st, 2023 at Cooper Funeral Home from 4pm-8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. Joseph Church, 4011 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring KY 41076 on Wednesday, February 1st, 2023 at 11am. Burial will immediately follow in St. Stephens Cemetery. Cooper Funeral Home is serving the family.