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Posted by: Brittany Sims on Sep 17, 2014

Longtime Chattanooga attorney Shields Wilson died on Sept. 11. He was 93. Wilson received his bachelors and law degrees from Vanderbilt University. Prior to law school, he served in the Navy and attended Officer’s Candidate School at Northwestern University. Wilson was director of the Corporate Tax Division of the Tennessee Department of Revenue before joining the Witt Gaither Law Firm, where he was a partner for many years. Wilson practiced law, at least on a part-time basis, until he was 91. A private military burial will be held, followed by a memorial service at Rivermont Presbyterian Church on Saturday at 3 p.m. with Reverend Clay Thomas officiating. Afterward there will be a reception to celebrate Wilson's life. Memorials may be made to Rivermont Presbyterian Church, 3319 Hixson Pike in Chattanooga or Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Dr.