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Thomas Finney Obituary

Thomas Stanford Finney, 59, of Penhook, died Saturday, January 2, 2010 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanford Ward Finney. He loved boats, birds, animals of all kinds and Native American History. Surviving are his wife, Gail L. Finney; son, Thomas Ward Finney; stepson, Joshua Tuck; mother, Irene Finney; two sisters and their children, Marion (Harold) Ellis and Carley, Carolyn (Posey) France and Jonathan and Kerri; brother and his children, Mark (Donna) Finney and Dawn and Angie. Memorial services will be conducted at a later date. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements by Flora Funeral and Cremation Service, Rocky Mount.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 3, 2010.

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Euell & LaVerne Moran

January 13, 2010

Gail,Mark and family,
I was sorry to hear that Tommy finally lost his battle with cancer.He was such a light in the world. He was such a wonderful friend that will live in my heart forever! He will always be remembered for that wonderful smile and his love for nature and life. You will be in my prayers . May God Bless you and give you the peace and strength you need at this time.

Brenda Eggleston

January 13, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Sheree Lawrence

January 13, 2010

TO ALL OF TOM'S FAMILY YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. IT IS SO HARD TO SIT AND WATCH A LOVED ONE SUFFER BUT HE IS AT PEACE NOW AND IN NO MORE PAIN. MAY GOD BE WITH ALL OF YOU AND KNOW MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. GAIL BE STRONG AND WE LOVE YOU . SHEREE

Naomi Bousman Bland

January 8, 2010

Dearest Irene and all of the family,
How deeply saddened I am to hear of Tommy's passing. I know it has been a long time since I have seen any of you but it did not surprise me to read of Tommy's love for nature. My memory of him was always being a kind and gentle person during our school years; how time passes. All of your family meant so much to especially my Mom and Dad (Grace and Oscar Bousman) so know in my heart, I send my love as my prayers and thoughts are with each and every one of you. May God be with you always.

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