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Samuel Finch Obituary
Samuel Wayne Finch, Jr. of Springfield, Missouri, was born February 27, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri. Sam was adopted and raised by Irene Hughes Finch and Samuel Wayne Finch, Sr. of Salem, Missouri. Sam went to his Heavenly Home January 9, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, in the company of his family.
Sam was involved in the exotic car business for over 40 years.
He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing. His other hobbies included reading, entertaining friends with his cooking, and spending time with his four-legged friends. His greatest passion was spending time with his family, attending hunter-jumper horse shows, and watching his daughter Audrey compete.
Sam is survived by his wife of 42 years, Dr. Kim Finch, and daughters Dr. Lori Moore (husband Dr. Blake Moore) of Ozark, Missouri, Sharon Moellering (husband Kyle Moellering) of St. Peters, Missouri, and Audrey Finch (boyfriend Gavin Helmig) both of Springfield, Missouri. Additional survivors include uncle, Dr. M. D. Bonebrake, cousins Ann Grace, Dr. Albert Bonebrake, Tom Bonebrake, Dianne Hughes, and many friends. Sam will always be remembered for selflessly lending a hand to friends, offering advice and support, and putting a smile on faces with his quick wit and sense of humor.
Celebration of Sam's life will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Greenlawn Funeral Home East in Springfield, Missouri. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 pm prior to service.
Final resting place will be at King's Way United Methodist Church columbarium niche.
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Lisa Glover
January 12, 2022
My favorite thing about Sam was how good of a Dad I saw him be to Audrey.
He was always there to support her for her hunter jumper endeavors and I could tell how much it brought him joy to be able to help her with her equine dreams. The whole family has a great sense of humor including Sam. He and Audrey were always supportive of my equine dreams also! Such a privilege to have known him and to know the family. To have had someone as precious as Sam in your life is a true gift. I am sure he is smiling down on you all!
Lisa Glover
January 13, 2020
Sam was always there for me when I needed something
I loved how devoted he was to his family and how truly kind he was
He was a blessing to everyone he knew
Duane Widhalm
January 11, 2020
Kim:
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. Take care of yourself.
Dylan S. Clifton
January 10, 2020
Sam Finch will be most remembered for having one of the nicest families in Springfield. Along with his gracious wife and wonderful daughters, Sam and his family have been such a blessing to so many.
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