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George Alvin "Buck" Finley IV

George Finley Obituary

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Dr. George Alvin Finley IV "Buck" Dr. Buck Finley, born March 8th, 1967 in Dallas, Texas, was the son of George A. Finley III and the late Sue Sellors Finley. He passed away on February 25th, 2005 at the age of 37 after a long struggle with drug addiction. Buck grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas. He attended Incarnate Word Academy where he was an outstanding basketball player and graduated from W.B. Ray High School in 1985. Buck graduated with a B.A. from Austin College in Sherman, Texas; completed post-graduate work at Texas A&M University in College Station and received his D.D.S from University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 1999. He received an advanced degree from Asahi University School of Dentistry in Asahi, Japan. He is survived by his father, George Finley and his wife Phyllis Finley of Corpus Christi, Texas, his sister Valerie Finley Armstrong and husband Beau Armstrong, his niece Addy Armstrong and nephew Buck Armstrong of Austin, Texas; his aunts and uncles Sam and Val Dunnam of Austin, Texas; Sue Finley Moody of Scottsdale, Arizona; Hans and Susan Lagerloef of Tucson, Arizona; and J.P. Lagerloef of Panama City, Florida; step-brother Drew and wife Eileen Liedeker of Austin, Texas and step-sister Shelby and husband Chad Mauldin of San Antonio, Texas and their children. Buck is also survived by numerous cousins and friends. Buck was a brilliant dental surgeon, licensed pilot, and gifted athlete. His love of sports began with tennis and skateboarding. His passion and extraordinary talent for water sports including surfing, wind surfing, sailing and wakeboarding were well known among his many friends and family. Dr. Buck was a beautiful, sensitive and caring person who will be missed by all who knew and loved him. His family wishes to express its deep gratitude to all the people in Buck's life who reached out to him to help him in his difficult journey to find peace, sobriety and serenity. Memorial services will be held Thursday, March 3, 2005, at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas, at 10:00 a.m. and Friday, March 4, 2005 at All Saints' Episcopal Church in Corpus Christi, Texas at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions can be made to: Austin Recovery 8402 Cross Park Dr., Austin, TX 78754 or Charlie's Place (Coastal Bend Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center) P.O. Box 4996, Corpus Christi, Texas 78469-4996. Memorials and guestbook online at wcfish.com

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Published by Austin American-Statesman on Feb. 28, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for George Finley

25 Entries

Jan McGuffin

March 12, 2005

George,

I was so sad to hear about Buck. Such a beautiful young man. I was happy to read about the success he had in his life. You and Sue were wonderful parents. Addiction is something I guess we can never fully understand. I know you must feel comfort knowing that Buck is with his mother.

My prayers are with you and your family. I wish you peace.

Jan

March 6, 2005

“George Alvin”,

It is with extreme trepidation and a heavy heart that I write you this note tonight. For the second time in my life I am faced with the passing of a man that I considered a brother so for my own catharsis I am compelled to pen my thoughts.

From the bowels of my soul I want to say thank you. Thank you for your friendship, thank you for your companionship and most importantly thank you for your love. Knowing you and your family has made me a better man, husband and father and I can only hope that you left this earth knowing that I would have done anything to help you beat this Demon. Evermore I will question if I did do enough but that is my cross to bear. There is extreme comfort in knowing that you will no longer ache and that you have Sue, David, Grammy and many others to help with your assimilation into Heaven. I will miss your infectious smile, your goofy humor, your quick wit and most of all your presence. If I were faced with the choice of enduring this pain or not to have known you at all then unequivocally, I choose the former.

Rest now, send me a sign from time to time and know that I loved you completely.

“Eat beans Steve McQueen”

Love ya bro!

Michael Watkins

March 3, 2005

I have been Buck's neighbor for the past year. I am so sorry for your loss. Buck is a great man with a beautiful personality. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Please let me know if I can be of any assistance to the family through this hardship!

Dr. Jana Harrison

March 2, 2005

Buck was a dear friend I meet in CI at Austin, College. I will always remember his sweet smile. I find it ironic that we chose the same profession in life. My prayers are with his family.

richard & patsy panek

March 2, 2005

George we are sorry to hear of your familys loss. Our thoughts and prays are with you and your family.

Camp Cuthrell

March 2, 2005

George and Val

I am so sad and shocked. Buck was a brother and I feel powerless and empty that I could'nt be more a part of his life. I will always be lucky to have Buck a part of my life and know his spirit is with me always.

Princess

March 2, 2005

My heartfelt prayers to you and your family. Please know that Buck touched many people's lives and will no longer suffer with the disease. Please find peace knowing that Buck now has found serenity with God. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

God bless you in this difficult time.

Blake Hyde

March 2, 2005

I knew Buck his freshman year at Austin College. We were fraternity brothers. Buck was a talented athlete with a kind soul. Always a smile on his face. My deepest sympathies to your family.

Robert & Sherry Berg

March 2, 2005

George, We are sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts.

Monique Jennings

March 1, 2005

I am truly sorry for your loss. I was one of your son's patient for major reconstructive dental work. His talent changed my life by giving me confidence in my appearance and improving my speech. He made a diffence in my life.

Sue Carey

March 1, 2005

George, Phyllis and Val, Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Much love, Ralph and Sue.

Scott Wolfe

March 1, 2005

Buck was my friend from jr. high school/high school in Corpus Christi,Tx. Although we lost touch over the years, it saddens me to hear of his passing. Buck was always friendly,outgoing and genuinely a good person.

Beth Flynn

March 1, 2005

Dear Val and family,

My deepest heartfelt prayers to you and your family. I hope that you find peace knowing that Buck now has found serenity with God. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Much Love, Beth Cottingham Flynn

Margot and Darin Ruebel

March 1, 2005

Dear Val and Family,

I was so incredibly sad to learn of the loss of your brother. My heart just sank. I wish I could come and give you a hug...We are thinking of you and your family, and praying that Buck has found peace. Love, Margot and Family

Kathleen Gott

March 1, 2005

We were saddened to hear about Dr. Finley. He is with Jesus now and no longer suffering.Our thoughts and prayers are with the Finley Family. We were priviledged to know Dr. Finley or "Buck" as he liked to be called. We enjoyed reminiscing about IWA and the time we spent there. His smile and friendliness will be remembered always by both his patients and those who worked with him. May God bless you.

The Gott Family

Cedar Park, Texas

Pamela Payne

March 1, 2005

My heartfelt condolences to Buck's family, he is a remarkable spirit. We knew Buck well in High School and are proud of his accomplishments. He will be well remembered.

Dan Harrison

February 28, 2005

I am truly saddened by the loss of my friend who was a good and caring person. When Buck came to practice in San Marcos he helped me through a very difficult time in my life as I was going through a divorce. Buck helped my children to understand the changes when I was "consumed" by it. He will indeed be missed by myself and my children. I know that heaven is a much better place with Buck there. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May God bless you and help you through this trying time.

Chad Duplantis

February 28, 2005

I was a classmate of Buck's in dental school. I think back to a lot of fun and laughter. I will always remember Buck as a great friend. I always knew that he was there to lend a hand. He will be greatly missed. My prayers are with you and your family throughout the difficult days that lie ahead.

Angela & Scott Smith

February 28, 2005

Our hearts are heavy with grief over the loss of our former employee & friend. Buck's kindness, compassion, & generosity especially touched our lives when we were suffering through a series of family illnesses. His thoughtful gestures will forever be engrained in our memories. Our prayers are with your family.

Deepest Sympathies,

Carolyn & Jim Boller

February 28, 2005

We were so sorry to hear about Buck. What a great loss for everyone. Now he is in heaven with the Lord and with Sue and has no more pain and no more worries. Buck was one of the kindest persons we have ever had the honor of knowing. He was beautiful on the outside and equally beautiful on the inside. Buck is the only son-in-law Jim and I have ever had, and what a priviledge that has been. Buck had no enemies, and everyone loved him. He had such a warmth and love for others that is impossible to describe. Jim, Paige, Jimmy, and I all feel that we were blessed that Buck came into our lives. We got to know him very well and truly loved him from the bottom of our hearts.

The Boller family will always feel a warmth towards the Finley family because of our relationship with Buck. I hope that his namesake will understand how fortunate he is to have his Uncle Buck's name.

We pray that God will wrap his arms around each one of you and give you strength, hope, guidance, and peace. Remember that people pass on, but their beautiful memories live on in our hearts. God Bless you. The Jim Boller Family

Michelle Sheffield Gould

February 28, 2005

You are in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy.

Michelle Sheffield Gould

perry russell

February 28, 2005

Val,

I know I haven't seen you in a really long time, but I have a special place in my heart for all my high school friends. Just wanted to say I am soooooooooooooo sorry about Buck. I'm truly sorry that he suffered so much. Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you and wish you strength. I hope you and your family are doing well otherwise. (No need to respond to this email.)

Perry

E. Paige Boller

February 28, 2005

Buck will be missed greatly. It is shame that this vicious disease had to take such a special person away from us. Buck is in a better place now, close to his mother. I will always cherish the wonderful memories of our life together.

Ken & Jeanne Harvey

February 28, 2005

George, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prays are with you and your family.

J. Charles "Chuck" Short

February 28, 2005

My Prayers are with you.

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