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William Edward "Bill" Finley Sr.

William Finley Obituary

FINLEY Funeral services for William "Bill" Edward Finley, Sr. (73) of Middleburg, Florida will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Long Branch Baptist Church with Bro. Larry Brugh, Jr. officiating. The interment will immediately follow in Long Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2011 in the chapel of Prestwood Funeral Home. Mr. Finley was born August 14, 1937 in Long Branch, New Jersey, son of the late Clyde Chester Finley and the former Virginia Bredon. He was an active member of Long Branch Baptist Church and sang with the choir for many years. As an avid sports fan, he loved the U.F. Gators and coached many years for the Paxon Improvement Association. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 26, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. In addition to his wife of 51 years, Mary Finley, he is survived by: two daughters, Renee (Donnie) Williams and Debbie (Dan) Tomkins-Rosamonda; two sons, Billy (Cindy) Finley, Jr. and Jeff Finley; mother, Virginia Gornto; two sisters, Jean Boggs and Etta Gornto; four brothers, Charles (Fran) Finley, Pat (Betty Jean) Finley, John McKendree and Ted Gornto, Jr.; numerous extended family and friends. Those serving as pallbearers include: Ronnie Smith, Donnie Smith, Butch Smith, Eddie Hall, Mike Hall and Keith Becton. Honorary pallbearers include his Sunday School Class of Long Branch Baptist Church. For more information or to sign the family guest book, please visit us @ www.prestwoodfuneralhome.com Arrangements Entrusted To: Prestwood Funeral Home "Committed to Excellence" 105 U.S. 90 West, Baldwin, Florida 32234 (904) 266-0072 -Family Owned & Operated Since 1999- Please sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Jan. 28, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for William Finley

20 Entries

Daddy's Girl

Debbie Tomkins-Rosamonda

January 23, 2012

Debbie Tomkins-Rosamonda

January 23, 2012

Daddy, it has been almost a year since you went home to be with our Lord. I miss you SO much. It is so hard to be without you, I knew I could always depend on you to pick me up when I was down. I know it is selfish of me to wish you were here with us, but I can't help myself. I love you more than words can say & hope that you are proud of me. They say time makes everything easier, so not true. I miss you so much Daddy, I will keep you in my heart forever. Your loving daughter, Debbie.

Debbie Tomkins-Rosamonda

April 24, 2011

Happy Easter Daddy! I love & miss you more everyday! Watch over Mom for me.

Debbie Tomkins-Rosamonda

February 18, 2011

Daddy I miss you more everyday. I know you are up there in heaven making it an even better place to be. I am so happy that you no longer are in pain & are able to keep an eye on me. I am still wearing your cross & I can't tell you how much it means to me. Love you. Daddy's little girl.

Debbie Tomkins-Rosamonda

February 10, 2011

I would give up everything I have just to hug your neck & kiss your cheek again!
I miss you so much, I feel like a piece of me is missing. Now you are up in heaven making it an even better place. I love you with all my heart & soul.

Ashley Finley

February 9, 2011

Papa,
It has been 2 weeks since you went home to your mansion in the sky. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you. You have always had a special place in my heart and always will. You are by far the best Papa a grandkid could ask for. I hope one day my kids grow up to be half the man you were. You may have been quiet some of the time but your presence was always felt and I can still feel you now. I will never forget your calming voice and laugh that could brighten any bad day. I know you are rejoicing in Heaven and looking down on all of us. You will be loved and missed for the rest of my days! Til we meet again-Your loving granddaughter!

Debbie Tomkins-Rosamonda

February 9, 2011

Daddy, I am so sorry, but I have let you down. I am not dealing with your being gone as I promised. I am going to get help because I know you would be very unhappy with me right now. I have the family worried about me. Dan has kept his promise & is taking good care of me & just for you I painted the nails on my left hand orange & the right hand blue. GO GATORS! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH DADDY!!

Debbie Tomkins-Rosamonda

February 3, 2011

Daddy, another day begins without you in it & I miss you so much. I know time will help heal the pain & I know you are up there doing what you do best, making people smile. I love you so much Daddy & I will see you again.

Renee Williams

February 2, 2011

Dad, I love you and miss you already! I know you are no longer suffering and with the Lord now watching over all of us. You will always be with me in my heart. Thanks for all you done for me. Always your lil' girl! I love you daddy!

Ronald & Paula Smith

February 2, 2011

With his lord and savoir now, Bill is now home no longer suffering here on earth and now rejoiceing in heaven
above...Watching over us, you will always be in our hearts and one day soon we will be with you.. We love you Bill!!!

Debbie Tomkins-Rosamonda

February 2, 2011

Daddy,I can't even begin to describe what it has meant being your daughter & being "Daddy's Girl". I know you are up there watching out for me. I will live the rest of my life to make you proud! I love you Daddy.

January 31, 2011

Finley Family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Not so long ago (Dec. 13th) I was in the same place you are right now and it is not easy but each of you are stonger than you know. Treasure your memories and may that bring comfort to you always.
Sherry Clemons McCall - Jacksonville

sherry McCall-King

January 31, 2011

Debbie I am so sorry to hear about your Daddy I am sure mine and yours are in Heaven telling stories about PIA. Good memories we all had at the park.

Debbie Lloyd-Gauvin

January 31, 2011

Renee, Debbie, & Billy,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Went to Elementary School with Billy. May the Lord comfort each of you at this time of grief.

January 31, 2011

My heart is so sad and the tears stream down my face. We love ya'll and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love you,

Etta and Deanna

Liza and Jeff Koon

January 30, 2011

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

Jean Allen

January 28, 2011

Debbie and Family,
Sorry to hear about your Dad. You have so many fond memories of him and no one can take them away. I'm praying that God gives you comfort during this time.

Love You!

January 28, 2011

Mary & family
I am so sorry to hear about Bill's home going. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marietta Cox Hodges

Mike and Pam Hall

January 28, 2011

Although it is a time of sorrow, I'm sure Bill is rejoicing now. No more pain and no more sorrow. Wont forget Bill. He's smiling now

Frank & Barbara Taylor

January 28, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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