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Robert Finck Obituary
Bob was an integral part of the family at Fellowship Community Church in Salem, Va. Among the many roles Bob played while he was here were loving son, husband, father, friend, baseball and softball coach, advocate and most importantly servant of our Awesome God. Bob was born on September 18, 1959, at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. He grew up in Woodbridge, Va., graduating from Woodbridge Senior High School; he then proudly served in the United States Air Force for six years. He also resided in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where he and his family were members of Salem Baptist Church. Bob loved hunting, golfing and being with his family and friends. He loved his Lord and Savior most of all. This wonderful man is going to be missed beyond measure until we all are reunited with him again in Heaven.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Fellowship Community Church, Missions. A private graveside service for family and close friends will be held at East Hill Cemetery in Salem, Virginia on Thursday, August 19, 2010. Later that same day a celebration of Bob's life will be held at Fellowship Community Church in Salem, Virginia at 6:30 p.m.
John M. Oakey and Son, Salem is in charge of arrangements 540-389-5441. To send condolences to the family please visit www.johnmoakey.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Finck
Allison Crotts
August 27, 2010
I really wish i could have told you thank you so much for buying me those red socks tickets so i could sit with you and your family, you will be greatly missed... I promise i will keep a good eye on your little girl here at school, i will keep an eye out on Brenna for you... I will be there to help brenna as much as possible :) God Bless
Louise Mulholland
August 24, 2010
Dear Sandi, Amanda, Brenna & Hunter.
We wish you much comfort from all the wonderful memories. It is a great loss and he will always be with me as you and your family will.
All my love, Tony Johnson , Fredericksburg VA
Jori Cambre
August 21, 2010
My prayers go out to your family. I was the manager at the Salem Henry's Memphis BBQ, and had the pleasure of doing turkeys for the turkey drop the past couple Thanksgivings. All of us at Henry's thought so much of Bob. He always had a smile on his face, and a joke for us. God Bless.
August 18, 2010
I can not find the words to express my sorrow and brokeness over the events that have transpired. What I know about Bob is that he loved each one of you so, he was so proud of his children and Bob loved his Lord. Bob's impact on the youth here in Zambia, for the Lord will live on for years to come. May God give you the peace, strength and love you need now and the days to come.
Melissa Frady
Mongu Zambia
August 18, 2010
I can not find the words to express my sorrow and brokeness over the events that have transpired. What I know about Bob is that he loved each one of you so, he was so proud of his children and Bob loved his Lord. May God give you the peace, strength and love you need now and the days to come.
Melissa Frady
Mongu Zambia
Debbie Tingler
August 17, 2010
Dear Sandi,Mandy,Brenna,and Hunter,
I enjoyed knowing and "acting" with Bob in the FCC dramas so much!!--He was such a hoot to work with for the Lord's glory. But, the most wonderful memory of Bob that describes his Christian walk was when he wanted Pete and Stan to go to Promise Keepers soon after Lindsey and Stan's wedding. We were "financially spent", but Bob wouldn't take "no" for an answer. He insisted on paying for them to attend. They all had the BEST time growing in Christ together!!! Bob loved coordinating events that brought people closer to the Lord.
When I make my usual "Operation Turkey Drop" green bean casserole this year, I will smile and think of Bob's calls making sure I was bringing it on Thanksgiving day--and adding "don't forget to send some "Cool Whip" too! All of these great memories of your wonderful, crazy, hyper husband and dad who loved God and you all so much and wanted everyone else to love Him too! He will be greatly missed, but I celebrate his awesome "walk" and pray for God's peace and comfort to your family through friends who now have the opportunity to "give back".
Love you all, and we're here for you--we promise!
Mark and Melynda Wint
August 17, 2010
We are praying for all of you. We grieve with you. May God give you His strength and comfort everyday. Sending our love and prayers from Sesheke, Zambia, the Wint family
Travis & Samantha White
August 16, 2010
Sandi, Mandi, Brenna & Hunter
This is a major tragedy. Bob was truly an amazing man of God and will be missed. We have many memories with Bob with promise keepers, operation turkey drop, in his Image and him seating us in the worship center several times. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Bob is in Heaven having a good time with our Savior in celebration that he is home. You have a strong wonderful family. We will keep your family in our prayers and thoughts.
John & Jennifer Putman
August 16, 2010
May the God of all comfort be close beside you all today and in the days ahead.
August 15, 2010
Sandi, what is fall going to be like now not sitting around your kitchen table planning Operation Turkey Drop while having your wonderful hot chocolate and watching Bob bounce off the walls while color coding all of the charts? Bob is leaving a huge void in our hearts and in our church, but I will always remember that you and the kids were his great passions too. Also, to the rest of the team that served with him in Zambia, we love you all and know that you will also need our prayers through the healing process. Bob, thank you for the visions you cast and we hope that we will not let you down. Tammy B., Salem
Elizabeth Richardson
August 15, 2010
Bob you will be missed by so many people.You worked so hard at serving our wonderful Lord in so many ways.I am praying for The Lord & Gods grace to give Sandi,your children & all the family the strenght they need to get through this in their time of need.You are gone to your eternal life but never forgotten. ?'The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.'
Tammy Rock
August 15, 2010
My prayers and thoughts go out to your family. I use to work at Hair Plus and have cut Hunter and Bob's hair quite a few times. I will always remember his smile and humorous personality. It was a joy to see him walk into the shop with such a joyous smile on his face. When you met Bob even if it was for the first time you knew that he was full of Gods grace. He will be sadly missed, but I know for sure he is in heaven with his Saviour and is looking down on everyone and still leading them down the right path to heaven.
Lynne Hughes
August 15, 2010
I do not know your family, but I wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. What a unselfish man, to give himself as he did. I wish I could have met him.
Diana & Bruce Ball
August 15, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Daren and Shawna Davis
August 14, 2010
Sandi, Amanda, Brenna, and Hunter - We are praying for you and asking God to surround you with people who will minister to you as you grieve. We are so thankful for Bob's ministry among the Zambians. Your brother in Christ,
Don Jones
August 12, 2010
Sandi,
God blessed you with the most wonderful husband and Christian father than I have ever known. He was a joy to be around and always made things happen. I remember working with him around with his positive attitude and up beat personality. Some of my fondest memories will be of going with him to Promise Keepers. We met and talked on the phone when I was going through things in my life and he was there giving scripture and moral support. I will miss him.
Dee Dee Williams
August 12, 2010
Sass,
I'm still in shock from hearing the news, so I can't begin to imagine your pain. Bob was such a fun guy to be around and I will cherish the memories of our times together of the three of us at the clubs, the ski trip and the bowling alley. Even though we can't see him anymore, we will always carry him with us in our hearts everyday. You and the kids will be in our prayers.
Love, Dee Dee
Ellen Morris
August 11, 2010
Sandi,
I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Bob. He was such a energetic, devoted worker. Fun to work with. The energizer at parking events and Operation Turkey Drop to say a few. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and the family. Love, Ellen Morris, your sister in Christ from Fellowship.
August 11, 2010
Sandi, I am Dennis Robarge's sister in law and I have many brothers and sisters in Christ at Fellowship. I wanted you to know that since we heard the news, you and your family have been in our prayers. May God comfort you.
Karen Jones
August 10, 2010
So very sorry .I don't have to tell you what a wonderful example of Gods love Bob was. There will be a Bob sized gap in the community left where Bobs heart was .It will never be filled but I am sure that he wants us to try .We love you and will be here for you. Karen Jones- Roanoke
Tracy Stultz
August 10, 2010
Dear Sandi and Family,
Words can not express the sorrow I feel for your family.
May you find peace in knowing our God has welcomed him with open arms, saying "Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant"
With deepest sympathy,
Ed Grimm
August 10, 2010
Dear Sandi & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Bob I'm in shock still. Bob was an excellent human being.Always had a smile on his face. If there is anything I can do please let us know. Ed Grimm & Family(FCC Family)
August 10, 2010
Dear Sandi & family,
Words falter to express the grief we all
feel. God will surely bring you through
this sorrow. We are all here for you...
just ask.
Jack Holland, Salem
Tim Bonn
August 10, 2010
Sandi & Family:
Words are always inadequate during times of grief & loss........May God give you all an extra measure of His grace...
Tim, Sherry, & C.J. Bonn
John Obenshain
August 10, 2010
Sandi, Mandie, Brenna & Hunter,
What an honor to have known Bob. I will miss him. Truly an awesome legacy he has left, and his story will continue to be written for years. Your church family loves you, and we are here for you, whatever you need. Hold us to it!!! I pray that God gives you peace throughout the days, weeks and months ahead.
Lisa Riggleman
August 10, 2010
Sandi, Amanda, Brenna & Hunter, Heaven got a very special, unique ANGEL today in Bob Finck. I am so sorry he had to leave you & us so soon but I am rest assured God had a reason for this. He will be missed but his legacy will live on in you & your children. Just remember he is know in heaven looking down on you and protecting you always. With much prayers & love. If you need me call.
Christie Dishon
August 10, 2010
Sandi,
Just know that thoughts and prayers of many families are with you. I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was such an outgoing guy, you can only imagine the celebration that is happening in heaven!
Christie Dishon
August 10, 2010
Sandi,
The thoughts and prayers of many are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Bob is such an outgoing guy, you can only imagine the celebration that is going on in heaven!
Missy White
August 10, 2010
Sandi~
There are no words for such a shocking,untimely tragedy. You and your family will continue to be surrounded with love and prayers. May God carry you now through such a very difficult time.
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