BORN

1921

DIED

2013

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JAMES FINCH Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 27, 2013.


FINCH, James, age 92, of Pensacola, Florida went to be with his Lord on August 27, 2013. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Finch; two sisters, Willie Blanche Baldwin and Mary Ann Watkins. Mr. Finch is survived by his wife of almost 66 years, Matha Howard Finch; daughters, Susan (Larry) Morton and Cindy (Ken) Madison; grandchildren, Jessica Morton, Ben Morton and Josh Madison. A veteran of WWII, Mr. Finch began working for the railroad in Pensacola, FL., moving to Montgomery, AL., then on to Nashville, TN. He had lots of great memories with the L&N Railroad. He would have been retired 30 years this month. Mr. Finch loved his family and always put them first. He was dedicated in his last years to making sure his wife was well cared for and honored. He had many friends through the years. A chapel service will be held at ten o’clock in the morning on Thursday, the 29th of August, 2013 at the South Mausoleum at Woodlawn Memorial Park. A Celebration of Life Service will also be held at Bayview Memorial Park in Pensacola, FL at two o’clock in the afternoon on Friday, the 30th of August, 2013 with visitation held one hour prior to the service.

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August 29, 2013

rita singleton

Matha and Family, I'm so sorry to read the passing of James He was a good man. He truly lived for Matha and his family my he RIP.

August 29, 2013

To the family of James:
We have been his neighbor for 10 years. We are really going to miss him. May you find some peace knowing he is with the Lord. Our hearts and Prayers go out to you and your family.
Tim,Belinda, Danielle, Kindall, Brent, Aaron, Nick and Jon Deale

August 29, 2013

Patty and Rodney Taylor

Love and prayers for your family.

August 28, 2013

Sorry about the lost of James he was a good man. pray your mother will adjust easy.
Helon Hawke

August 28, 2013

Linda and Jim Tidwell

Our hearts and prayers are with all of you as you find comfort in the Lord from your great loss. His memory will live on in all of those who knew him. We pray the family finds hope and peace through knowing that one moment he was sitting in his chair and the next looking at the face of Jesus...What a transition...We love you all.

August 28, 2013

Gilbert P Huhlein Sr

To the family of James:
May there now be peace love and joy for a friend that I have dearly missed. James and I worked and traveled on the L&N for many years. We worked together and later I became his boss(I never felt that way). We worked the entire system and later he became the supervisor at Radnor Yards and I was the Ast Div Enginer. We did many jobs together and he was one of my dearest friends. We were together in many ways and worked on many projects over the years. Time has past and I am 80ys old myself. I took an early retirement when the railroad split up. I stayed in Nashville with my family. I often thought of him, but I figured he went back to FL. We shared many times together. May he rest in peace.
Gilbert P Huhlein Sr
2608 Lumar Ln
Nashville, Tn 37214
615 883 7597
[email protected]

August 28, 2013

Donna Miller

Susan & Cindy, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. Lean on your family & friends to get you through the next few days and the memories & strength of your faith for the longer journey without him. The family is in my prayers.

August 28, 2013

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." Psalm 116:15 Prayers for your family as you remember a life well loved & well lived. May memories bring a smile to your heart & comfort to your soul.
In Sympathy & Prayer, Bobby, Janet, Brian, & Paige Waters

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Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Woodlawn Memorial Park

660 Thompson Ln, Nashville, TN 37204

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