John Finklea Obituary
PAMPLICO " John Gary Finklea, 67, of 315 Big Swamp Road, Pamplico died Saturday afternoon, Aug. 20, 2005, in a Florence hospital after an illness.
Mr. Finklea was born in Florence, a son of the late Gary I. and Gertrude Stuckey Finklea. He attended Spartanburg Junior College, was a former member of the South Carolina National Guard, a member of the SC Horseman™s Council, member of the Black River Horseman™s Association, a member and former deacon of Beulah Baptist Church and was a member of the Adult Men™s Sunday School Class. He was a retired farmer and was owner and operator of the Maryland Fried Chicken Restaurant in Pamplico.
Surviving are his wife, Sandra Brooks Finklea of Pamplico; two daughters, Brooke Finklea of the home and Carroll F. (John) Boyt of Simpsonville; two grandchildren, Sarah Emily Boyt and Caroline Boyt, both of Simpsonville; a sister, Renetta F. Davis of Lake City; and a brother, Robert W. (Jonetia) Finklea of Pamplico.
Memorials can be made to the Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 218 Big Swamp Road, Pamplico, SC 29583 or to a charity of one™s choice.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, in the Beulah Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
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Barbara Smith
August 31, 2005
Johnny was a very special person. I too will remember him from our PACU parties. Sandra, Carol, Brooke, Bobby and Jo, you are in my prayers.
Barbara
Venaye Reece
August 30, 2005
Johnny was a rare gentleman and a kind friend. His generosity of spirit was boundless. The world is less for his passing. I hope his family and friends can take comfort from all those who loved him.
Liz Buist
August 30, 2005
Johnny will be sorely missed by me personally as well as our SC 4-H Horse Program. He was always wearing a smile and offering assistance. I know he will be looking out for us from above. Our thoughts and prayers are with Johnny's family.
Nancy Finklea Bailey
August 24, 2005
Johnny will be missed by so many family members and friends. He was a special man. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. God bless you all.
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deany bazen
August 23, 2005
JOHNNY WAS A MAN WHO WOULD ALWAYS SMILE AND SEEMED TO NEVER MEET A STRANGER. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
DEANY S. BAZEN
Vinod Jona
August 23, 2005
Mr John Finklea will be missed.
Joseph Taylor
August 23, 2005
Johnny was a great cousin and a member of our wedding party on November 17, 1962. We loved his warm hugs and greetings and Grace especially loved his southern accent (she was from Minnesota). To Sandra, Carol and Brooke, we will be in touch soon. Sorry we did not make it to SC for the service today. Much love and prayers, Joe and Grace
Celia McLaughlin-Urquhart
August 23, 2005
Mr. Johnny will be saddly missed by all. He was a man of good character and one who would do anything for anyone and never ask for anything in return. I will miss his friendly smiles and chats when passing thru the drive thru at Maryland Fried. God Bless and be with you Mrs. Sandra, Carol and Brooke, He will guide you thru this troublesome time.
LISA RAMOS (LOCKLAIR)
August 23, 2005
My prayers are with you. Mr.Johnny
was one in a million.
William ( Billy) Singletary
August 23, 2005
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Johnny, he was a great friend for many years and I will always remember him, my thoughts are with the family,take care and God bless .
Carey & Debbie Turner
August 23, 2005
Johnny was a special friend who will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Carey, Debbie & Little Carey
Crystal Evans
August 23, 2005
Mrs Sandra and Family, My heart goes out to you. Mr Johnny could always make me smile. He was truly a great man. My prayers are with you.
Tina Young
August 22, 2005
Sandra, Brooke & Carol
Mr. Johnny was one of a kind and will be deeply missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers!
Karen McKinnon
August 22, 2005
Brook,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Karen, Trey, and Martha
Harry & Harriett Hicks
August 22, 2005
Our prayers are with you. Johnny always had a smile for you.
Teresa Gaskin
August 22, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Johnny was such a nice man who always seemed to have a smile for everyone. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Becki (Beach) Baker
August 22, 2005
"Mr. Johnny" was like a second father to me and my sisters while growing up in S.C. He always had time to talk to us even when we would come back home to visit. My prayers are with the entire family.
Becki
Lynn Fitch
August 21, 2005
Johnny Finklea was such a dear friend through my years of living in Pamplico. I'll miss his smile, and the wave as he would pass my house. My thoughts and prayers go with his entire family.
Betty Hyman
August 21, 2005
Betty & Norman Hyman
anne rucker
August 21, 2005
Sandra,I'm so sorry about your losing Johnny.I remember how nice he was at the pacu parties and other times meeting him.I know how hard this must be for the girls also.May God comfort and bless you.Anne
Fred Fore
August 21, 2005
With our sympathies, Fred and Marilyn Fore
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