JAMES CASSON FINLEY

1931 - 2018

JAMES CASSON FINLEY, 87, of Ceredo, W.Va., passed away at home on January 20, 2018. He was born January 19, 1931, in Dunlow, W.Va., a son of Henry Finley and Bertha Adkins. James was a member of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsman Union Local 5. He spent his life as a brickmason. He had an artistic touch in all his creations, having designed beautiful fireplaces and hardscapes all over this area. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 65 years, Shirley Ann Walters Finley; his son, Toby Jay Finley; and brother Nelson Finley. James leaves behind his loving family including his children, Jonathan Scott Finley (Becky), Henry Shawn Finley (Becky), Tessa Kay Hatten (Oscar), David Michael Finley (Pamela) and Veraleen Holland (Robert); his 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his precious sisters, Lou Wechsler, Kathern Meade, Annie Sloan (Joe), Betty Wilson and Linda Prince; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be at noon Wednesday, January 24, 2018, with Brother Todd Smith officiating at Ceredo-Kenova Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior. Private burial will be at Crescent Hill Cemetery, Ceredo. Visit his tribute page at www.ceredo-kenovafuneralhome.com.