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Charles Clarence Finney Sr.
Dec 17, 2012
Dec. 17, 2012
Charles Clarence Finney Sr., 95, passed away on Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, at Life Care Center of Athens.
He was born and raised in Rhea County. He was preceded in death by his parents, George David and Mary Ellen Kelley Finney; his first wife, Ama Rinehart Finney; and second wife, Mildred Legg Finney; sisters, Ethel Priest, Dixie Perkins and Hattie Kate Finney (infant); and brothers, John Edward and Hubert Randolph Finney. He was a member and past master of Meigs Masonic Lodge No. 213 F&AM. He was retired from Volunteer Energy Cooperative after 42 years of service where he worked as a lineman and foreman. He will also be remembered for his love of music. He loved playing the banjo and, later, his harmonica. He sang with the Decatur Quartet for many, many years.
Survivors include his son, Charles C. Finney Jr. and wife, Shelby, of Cleveland; daughter, Brenda L. McHone and husband, Graling, of Decatur; two grandsons and their families, Todd and Casey, of Decatur; and great-grandsons, Johnathan Trig, Andy and Misty, and great-granddaughter, Taylor Renee, all of Decatur.
Funeral services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Bowers Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Max Redman officiating. Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Decatur Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Go to www.bowersfh.com and sign the guest book and offer your condolences.
Bowers Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Decatur Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
