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William Finn Obituary

William B. Finn, (W.B.,Mickey) passed away on March 15, 2014 at the age of 86.
Born June 2, 1927, in Houston to Edwin and Amanda Finn. Preceded in death by his parents, the love of his life, his wife of 51 years, Leatrice (Bug) Finn, and brothers, Edwin and Ira Finn.
W.B. is survived by his sons, Richard and wife Deborah and Terry; aunt, Lucille Finn age 97; grandchildren, Richie and wife Rebecca, and Kevin; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Sebastian, Caroline and Juliette, nieces, nephews and his dachshund, "Peanut".
W.B. briefly served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. He was a born leader on his first job at a grocery store, and 20 years at Dentler Maid Potato Chips. He was an entrepreneur at heart, worked in the independent Oil and Gas industry, operated grocery stores, ran Perma Crete, later a carpet cleaning company, the bought and remodeled homes.
Memorial services will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home located at 1101 Antoine, Houston, TX on Thursday, March 20th. 1:00 to 2:00 pm will be for family and friends. Service will begin at 2:00 pm. No graveside service. Pastor Leon Cowart will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to Texas Heart Institute, 6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030 in W.B. Finn's memory.

Published by Houston Chronicle on Mar. 19, 2014.
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Our sincerest condolences to the Finn Family. We were across the street neighbors in Clear Lake Shores when Mickey and Lee where there in the 1980's. Our Dad and Mom were good friends with Mickey and Lee during that period. We all survived Hurricane Alicia together. Mickey was a very familiar face at our house, as my Dad was an avid Bar-B-Que cooker and beer enthusiast. I have many memories of the patio, where the "pit" was located and many stories were told. Mickey was a great friend our family and will never be forgotten. God Bless Good People! Our world is in short supply of them these days. I loved my Dad very much having lost him 15 years ago. I know how sad of a time that this is for you'all but the good memories will eventually supersede the pain that you now have. God Bless you and thank God for giving us a "Mickey and a "Stu".

Gary Baker

March 21, 2014

Sorry for your loss. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared with William comfort your family. "God is near to all those calling upon him...."(Psalm 145:18)

Anthony

March 20, 2014

Pappa Finn will be greatly missed! Love Terrie Skinner DaSilva with Mom Carolyn Skinner Willson. All of our love to the family.

Terrie Skinner DaSilva

March 19, 2014

Lucile Finn

March 18, 2014

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