Hunter Lee Shields, 30, of Austin, Texas, formerly of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024.

He was born in Henderson, Kentucky, on March 2, 1994, to Sara Meuth and Stanley Shields.  Hunter was a 2012 graduate of Henderson County High School and later graduated from Metropolitan State University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Hunter lived out his life purpose helping others with their recovery.  Most recently, Hunter continued impacting countless lives working as a primary counselor at Crestone Wellness in Austin, Texas.  Many of his co-workers have said they aspire to be like Hunter.  He was a pillar of joy and light and the epitome of someone striving for self-development.  Hunter's faith is a thread that has carried him through some very difficult times.  Hunter's family, friends, and all who know him love and cherish him.  His charismatic personality and contagious smile touched many.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Julianne Meuth; and paternal grandparents, Bill and Lilla "Sis" Shields.

Survivors include his parents, Sara Meuth and Stanley Shields and wife, Karen Wilson Shields, all of Henderson, Kentucky; two brothers, Stephen Hope (Molly) of Barrington, Illinois, and Christopher Shields of Henderson, Kentucky; maternal grandparents, Donald and Rita Meuth of Henderson, Kentucky; nieces, Darby and June Hope; aunts, uncles, and cousins; and girlfriend, Anna Mckean of Austin, Texas.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home.  Mark Weaver and Lynn Steinwachs will officiate. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2024, and from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to MARC (Men's Addiction Recovery Campus ), 1791 River Street, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com .