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Clyde Finlay Obituary
He served his country faithfully for more than a dozen years, mostly in the 1950s, in the U.S. Army and U.S. Airforce, rising to the rank of Captain.
He worked in marketing at the former American Electronic Laboratories in Lansdale for more than 30 years.
King was faith driven and a member of Church of God Worldwide Association and SERTOMA Club.
In addition to his loving wife of 36 years, survivors include: children Deborah Kilough, wife of Clyde; Stephanie Ross, wife of Jerry; Gary, husband of Becky; Dianna Stalnaker, wife of John; John Finlay; David Blue, husband of Pam; Curtis Blue; Alan Kovacs; and Georgene Leight, wife of David. King had many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brother John Finlay and son Tony Blue.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial for King on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 4 p.m. at West Swamp Mennonite Church, 2501 Allentown Road, Quakertown, PA. To share an expression of sympathy with this family, please visit www.heintzelmancares.com. Arrangements are by the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc., Hellertown.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in King's name may be sent to Church of God, a Worldwide Association, Inc., P.O. Box 731480, Dallas, TX 75373-1480.
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Susan Lutters Woodworth
November 5, 2025
Bill and I just learned of King's passing - I'm sure it was a great loss to you.
Sometime send me an e-mail and we'll try to catch-up. Are you sill living in your house in Quakertown? We're so sorry for your loss.
Susan
Michael Slick
October 19, 2025
He was a great man, I'll never forget him.
rebecca finlay
April 25, 2025
he had a great sense of humor. He was verry supportive and encouraging. he loved his family very much he was very kind, warm, and caring. I will miss him a great deal. After I lost my father, he became my 2nd dad. i will always have happy memories of the times we shared together.
Adrian and Norma Osorio
April 24, 2025
We will always remember Mr. Finlay, he was a gentle and loving soul. A good listener and a God fearing man. “Till we meet again my friend” we will definitely miss him.
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KEVIN EPPS
April 21, 2025
King was a faithful, caring, dedicated servant of God and His Church. He loved his wife, Ginny, and they were a great team. I also found him to be very supportive and encouraging of me, personally. God blessed him with a peaceful transition out of this world, and he embraced the vision of God's kingdom to the very end. My wife, Belinda, and I cherish our memories with King.
Sincerely,
Kevin Epps (Pastor)
Jim and Rose McTiernan
April 20, 2025
We remember him as a happy loving person.
Robert J. Miklas, USN.
April 15, 2025
Captain, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation’s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.
Grateful
April 15, 2025
Clyde,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
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