Decatur, Georgia
Family-Placed Death Notice FINLEY, John, Jr. Funeral Services for Dr. John H. Finley, Jr. will be on Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 4PM in our chapel. Interment will be on Monday, March 14, 2011 at Highland Memorial Gardens, Bessemer, AL. He is survived by a loving wife, Eleanor; two children,...
Read MoreJohn was the most original thinker it has been my privilege to know in my professional career. I know that Eleanor, Lynn, and Darrin have the most incredible memories with which to wrap themselves with John's love now and forever. (I just found out that John was gone, thus the delay in this message.) Kathleen Bergin, former colleague in science education
Kathleen Bergin
June 17, 2011 | Arlington, VA
Though I didn't know John Finley well, his son Darrin, was my best friend at Woodward Academy. Lynn, though older than Darrin and I, was always sweet to the 'new kid' (me) just like Darrin. Knowing Darrin and Lynn with all their compassion, caring, loving, positive dispositions it's not surprising they came from two such amazing parents! I know this from experience after losing my Mother years ago...John is in good hands! Good people don't just happen...good people raise good children,...
David Gregory
March 21, 2011 | Dallas, TX
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
LaVon (Steed) Harvey
March 21, 2011 | College Park, GA
May God bring you Peace and Comfort to you and your family.
Jean Denerson and the Pitts family.
Macon, Ga
March 16, 2011
Dr. Finley was one of my professors at Mercer. His spirit was engaging. His gentleness, kindness, calmness made me so comfortable in his class. He was so compassionate and understanding. He will be so truly missed.
Shalea Griggs
March 16, 2011 | Hampton, GA
How blessed are we who put our Faith in God, for no matter how difficult it is to bear the pain of parting, we have His promise that one day we'll be reunited with those who have gone before us to our Heavenly home. In a happier place, in a beautiful forever, you'll meet again. In Your Time of Loss, May God's Promise Bring You Peace and Comfort.
The Kirkland Family
(Bishop and Mrs. TL Kirkland/Los Angles, Arletia/B'ham, Nat and Sandra/Atlanta, Ga)
Sandra Kirkland
March 15, 2011 | Atlanta, GA
How blessed are we who put our Faith in God, for no matter how difficult it is to bear the pain of parting, we have His promise that one day we'll be reunited with those who have gone before us to our Heavenly home. In a happier place, in a beautiful forever, you'll meet again. In Your Time of Loss, May God's Promise Bring You Peace and Comfort.
The Kirkland Family
(Bishop and Mrs. TL Kirkland/Los Angles, Arletia/B'ham, Nat and Sandra/Atlanta, Ga)
March 15, 2011
May God's mercy continue to bless you during this difficult time and may the memories of your husband, father, grandfather and friend sustain you always.
The peace of God be always with you.
Dwala L. Nobles (Holy Cross Episcopal Church)
March 13, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you seek comfort and strength. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Ralph and Linda Wright
March 13, 2011 | Dunwoody, GA
