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Frankie Finley Obituary

Finley Sr., Frankie Lane, 58, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at Carolina's Medical Center, University. He was born December 3, 1950, in New Bern, NC, to the late Rebecca and Walter Eugene Finley. Mr. Finley is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Harvetta M. Finley of Charlotte; his three daughters, Jessalyn (Michael) Artis and Gabrielle (Howard) Finley-Hazle, all of Coral Springs, FL, and Rachel Frances (Daniel Reed) Finley, of Coconut Creek, FL; his two sons, Frankie Lane Finley, Jr. and Chad Hunter (fiance Yudith Madera) Finley, also all of Coral Springs, FL; his niece, Imani Hunter of Charlotte; his two grandsons, Michael Artis, Jr. of Coral Springs, and Charles Harvey Reed of Coconut Creek; his two granddaughters, Lily Grace Reed of Coconut Creek and Asia Marie Hazle of Coral Springs; his two brothers, Arlington Finley and wife, Tommye, of Midlothian, VA, and Walter (Karen) Finley, Jr., of West Palm Beach, FL; his three sisters, Naomi (Terrence) Brown, June Finley, and Melanie Finley, all of West Palm Beach; and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Ethel "Candy" Wade. The celebration of his life will take place Saturday, September 19, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3434 Miranda Rd., Charlotte, NC. A graveside service will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2009, at 11 a.m. in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, S. 2401 SW Davie Rd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Flowers will gratefully be accepted at McEwen Funeral Service Derita Chapel and/or Memorial contributions may be made to Little People of America, National Office, 250 El Camino Real, Suite 201, Tustin, CA 92780. Please logon to www.mem.com to leave the family heartfelt condolences. McEwen Funeral Services, Derita Chapel is entrusted with the care of Mr. Finley.*

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Published by Sun-Sentinel on Sep. 19, 2009.

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Wayne Bjorken

September 7, 2024

Frankie and I worked together many years. Great guy. My condolences to Harvetta and family.

November 28, 2009

Uncle Frank,I Love you dearly.R.I.P.To my auntie Harvetta,hold your head high and keep your FAITH in JEHOVAH,he will see you threw.To my cousins be strong and continue to take care of your mother.

Rebecca Finley

November 28, 2009

Uncle Frank,I Love you dearly.R.I.P.To my auntie Harvetta,hold your head high and keep your FAITH in JEHOVAH,he will see you threw.To my cousins be strong and continue to take care of your mother.

Jane Hyland

September 28, 2009

Harvetta,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. Although I didn't know Frank well, I could always sense your good marriage relationship when you spoke of him. May God draw you close and surround you with His presence.

"On my bed I remember you; I think of you through the watches of the night. Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me." Psalm 63:6-8

Charles Finley

September 27, 2009

Our prayers go out to Frank’s family. “Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to law of the Lord. Blessed are they who keep his statues and seek him with all their heart” Psalm 119: v.1-2.

God Bless,
Charles Finley and family

Keylon Finley

September 26, 2009

James 2:14-18

14What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? 17In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
18But someone will say, "You have faith; I have deeds."
Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by what I do.

This was my uncle. You did not need to know his faith, to know that he was a man OF faith. Every word, every deed, spke of his faith, his love, his comittment to family. I am quite honored and proud to have had that love shown to me. Not only for the recieveing of it, but for the example of how to show it to others. My uncle will be missed and mourned, but not forgotten. My hero says he was "one of the best." this muct be God's own truth.

Ruth Cummings

September 26, 2009

"May the peace of God that surpasseth all understanding be your in this time of great loss". Words are known to speak volumes in most occasions, except for such times as these when they are inadequate, so I make no attempt to use them. However, be assured in the meantime that you are thought of and prayed for. It was truly a blessing to have work with Frankie and better yet to have known him.

Jonathan Jones

September 25, 2009

Our deepest sympathies and condolences. (Rev. 21:4) Jonathan & Joannda Jones

Lloyd L. Brown,sr.

September 25, 2009

DEATH BE NOT PROUD,FOR OUR LORD HAS TAKEN AWAY YOUR STING OVER US ,TO THE ENTIRE FINLEY FAMILY,READING ABOUT CURLY HOME GOING WAS A SURPRISE,BUT WE ALL KNOW THAT HE'S DOING THE SERVICE OF OUR LORD,DON'T LET THIS SEPARATION CAUSE YOU ANY HURT ;JUST CONTINUE TO TRUST IN THE LORD.

Sarah L. Swanson

September 21, 2009

Dear Harvette,
My heart grieves for you and your family at this time of loss. I am praying for you and hope you will be comforted by the presence of your loved ones at this time. I will check in with you to see how I might be able to help. Take care my friend.

Warmly,

Sarah L. Swanson

Rose & Len Sasso

September 21, 2009

We were very sorry to read of Frankie's passing. Our deepest condolences and prayers go out to Harvetta and the children. May you find solace in the wonderful memories you have of him.

Sincerely,
Rose and Len Sasso

Catherine Ramer

September 19, 2009

Frankie, I will miss your wit, your wisdom, sharing 1Aess knowledge with, your real estate & financial advise, mostly your smile. I enjoyed meeting your beautiful, friendly family, and your sweet, gentle wife at our retirement party; they brought such life to it. Was so beautiful to witness your love for your family and vice-a-versa, it is far too rare to find in this world. I know your children will carry forth your legacy.

September 18, 2009

My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. What a wonderful man he was, who loved his family. Please accept my deepest condolences to Harvetta and children.

Dana Horne

Bernadette Monk

September 18, 2009

My prayers go out to the Finley family. May God continue to comfort you all in your time of bereavement. Frankie is now resting in the bossom of God His Father, where we too shall meet Him again and rejoice and sing praises unto our Lord and Savior. Be encouraged and trust in the Lord He makes no mistakes.

Rest in peace cousin Frankie.

Linda Adams

September 18, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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