James W. Finley

1929 - 2016

James W. Finley obituary, 1929-2016, Ocoee, FL

BORN

1929

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home

400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road

Gotha, Florida

James Finley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 21, 2016.

James W. Finley, 87, of Ocoee, Florida passed away on November 19, 2016. He was born in Elba, Alabama to the late Willie Carl Finley and Myrtie Hudson on August 12, 1929. James was a veteran of the United States Army and was a retired independent Baptist minister. He is survived by: his loving wife, Shirley; sons, Jimmy (Brenda) Finley; daughters, Marsha (Joe) Coffman and Melanie Finley; step children, Jeffrey Smith, Teresa Smith, Lori Reeves, Lavada Pitts, Margaret Miller, and Martha Isaac; sister, Virginia Winot; 5 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren. A visitation will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home in Gotha, Florida on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 10:00am, with a funeral service to follow at 11:00am.

Arrangements under the direction of Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home, Gotha, FL.

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November 23, 2016

Teresa Mazza

Marsha, Melanie & Family:
So sorry for your loss, your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless

November 23, 2016

Carolyn Creed

Jim, Brenda, Family and Friends
My heart and prayers go out to you all.

November 22, 2016

Rick Sotis

Jim, Brenda,Jason, Michele, Christian, Matthew, Josh and Mandy, we are so sorry to hear about Jim Sr. May the peace of God that passed all understanding wash over all of and know he is home, safe, well and whole.
Rick and Mia

November 22, 2016

Diann Lovette

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jimmy, I can remember the days we use to go with your Dad and Mom to hear you play in the band. Good memories of beautiful people.
Love to you and the entire family,
Diann and Charlie Lovette

November 22, 2016

Terri & Al Wiencek

Melanie, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

November 22, 2016

Gary Coffman

Posted by Gary Coffman

November 21, 2016

Chuck Isaac

So sorry for your loss. We love you and we're praying for you.

Chuck, Cathi, and Ethan Isaac

November 21, 2016

Lynn Dye Butler

So sorry for your loss. I have known Bro. Finley since I was a little girl. Wonderful man of God. Praying for your families.

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23

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home

400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL 34734

Nov

23

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home

400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL 34734

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400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL 34734

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