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1939
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2022
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David Finn Obituary
In his retirement David enjoyed touring the USA and Canada, riding in 49 states and all the Canadian Provinces. He also was an avid photographer, taking many beautiful pictures and videos on his journeys. Most Aprils, you could find him in the gallery of the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, GA. He also enjoyed visiting family and his many friends.
David was preceded in death by his parents H. Ross Finn and Mae Belle (Stinson) Finn. He is survived by four children, Dewayne (Martha) Finn of Oklahoma City, OK, Wanda (Juan) Castillo of Edinburg, TX, Stacey (Dale) Sens of Odem, TX and Tracey Johnson of Weslaco, TX. He is also survived by a sister, Dorris (Miles) Mullin of McAllen, TX, one niece and 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren
A Celebration of Life graveside service will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, KY at 1 PM on July 8, 2022. Gilbert Funeral Home of Franklin, KY will be in charge of arrangements.
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Marcia Sanderson
June 16, 2022
David was a great next door neighbor and friend. He used to send the most interesting links to things he found on the web or received from a friend. I always wondered if it were the same friend of several different ones. His passing came while I was away and I regret very much not being at the time. May he rest in peace, leaving fond memories for those of us who knew him. And, may peace come to all of his family members.
Billy & Jackie Sibley
June 5, 2022
So very sorry for the loss of your father. We had talked with him the day before he passed away. He would come and stay with us on several occasions during the year and really enjoyed his visits. We also took several trips together. We helped him move from Pace, Florida to Wimberley , Texas 15 years ago. We live in Pass Christian, Ms. We will miss you Dave but you are on a safe journey now without pain so Rest in Peace and we will see you again someday. Jackie and Billy Sibley.
Peg Wolfe
May 31, 2022
We will miss you, dear neighbor.
Sonny Paz
May 31, 2022
My deepest sympathy to the Finn family. He wii be missed but hopefully time will heal.
I will miss visiting with Dave at future class reunions as he always sat down with Nancy and I
and visited and reminisced of our high school days..
RIP my friend.
Sonny Paz. Class of 58
Valerie Knapp Carr
May 30, 2022
All the words of praise for David are valid and I agree with all.
Valerie
Ken & Jo Jo Tharp
May 30, 2022
My best friend for 73 years, David Ross Finn, has now successfully finished his race in this life & what a race it was!!!
We had just spoken with David this past Monday but had to cut it short (only one hour) as he was very busy helping one of his neighbors repair something!
He was upbeat & sounded very happy!
We send our prayers & sincere condolences to Doris, Dwayne, Wanda, Stacey, Tracey & all the Finn family & friends! We pray that our Heavenly Father encourage & comfort each of you during this time of grief & mourning.
I cannot count the the number of times, because there are so many, David (also his Dad-Huck, Mom-Mae Belle) has blessed us, our family & our friends too in so many ways. I was blessed beyond measure with a true friend for 73 years on this earth !!!
I (Ken) first met David in June 1949 @ the "McAllen Labor Camp" located then on North McCall Road @ East Hackberry Street where 50+ families lived. His Dad, Huck, was in-charge of maintenance for the Camp. We have been best of friends ever since then.
David, Joe Smethers & I were known locally as the THREE RASCALTEERS!
Always designing, inventing, building, testing & playing. Once in a while we even got into trouble but David could talk our way out of anything but thankfully, many of our efforts were very successful!!!
We went to church together four times a week (Sunday morning & night; Wednesday night; & Youth Night/Day); worshipped God, our Heavenly Father; played our guitars, fiddle, mandolin, accordion, HOMEMADE glockenspiel, Xylophone, Vibraphone, Marimba & drum instruments; sang loudly even though we could not carry a tune in a bucket.
We invented & created all kinds of games of our & were never bored. (before TV & Internet)
We built our own telephone (2 cans & a long cotton cord) & it really worked! Design-built Bows/arrows, pistols & rifles, fishing poles, Giant Kites (used the kites to take photos from the air); Designed & built model airplanes that could fly; built our own Basketball Court; built our own bicycles from old parts; rode our motorcycles to High School;
Hunted, Trapped & Fished everywhere so we could eat, picked cotton (it paid a penny a pound); ate a lot of Citrus fruit, Cactus apples, Mulberries, Dates, Pecans, & grew our own vegetables. I haven´t even scratched the surface as they say!
The Finn, Smethers & Viken families blessed many, many lives! Thank you, David, for generously pouring out Blessing upon Blessing onto everyone. They all (small & great) are recorded In God´s book of Accounts/Rewards!
David Ross Finn is now resting in complete PEACE, that passes all understanding, in the very presence of his Lord & Savior, JESUS the Messiah. He is experiencing total JOY, that is unspeakable, full of glory & wonderful expectations, satisfying beyond anything even possible on this earth!
The Word of God tells us clearly that one cannot even begin to imagine all that He (God) has prepared for his children & the Family of God!
We expect to see David soon & look forward with exciting expectations. My Grandpa Walter (Mother´s Dad) always advised that "One is truly favored & blessed by God if you have ONE Good True Friend in this lifetime." Thank You David Ross Finn & I ask God to return every blessing a thousand times over to each member of your beautiful family!
Remember, David is now free from all pain & has NO limitations of any kind upon him, now & FOREVER!!!
David we do look forward to being with you soon once again & enjoying ALL of God's Family in that promised NEW Heaven & NEW Earth a real PARADISE FOREVER!!!
Thank you for allowing me to post this. I will never get another chance to do so in this life. Please stay in touch frequently!
Ken & Luella Jo (Jo Jo) Blackwell-Tharp
Greenbow Ranch (Rev 5:4)
Montague on the Hill, Texas
Wanda Castillo
May 29, 2022
You will forever be loved and missed! You are my Hero!
Melida Guzman
May 29, 2022
My most sincere condolences to all the family , Mr Finn was the most wonderful person and Boss one could ever have (Sears) . We still exchanged Christmas cards via E mail!! See you soon!
Dewayne Finn
May 29, 2022
We miss and love you Dad. Thanks for the great example you set for all of us. Wish we could´ve spent more time together. See you again one of these days.
Tracey Johnson
May 27, 2022
I miss you so much Daddy. I LOVE YOU FOREVER & ALWAYS!
Wanda Castillo
May 27, 2022
The greatest man I´ve ever known... my Daddy! I loved you so very much!
Michael T Cuellar
May 27, 2022
It´s been 35 to 40 since the last time that I saw David however I have never forgotten him. David and his family helped me in ways that no one is required to taking me into their family at a time in my teenage years when I was lost and alone. David´s example as a father and a Christian man rooted my life in Christianity. I remember how effortless he played his Fender in church as lead guitar during services, he appeared more relaxed than anyone in the church while he and his fingers were jamming out. The David Finn I remember was a great man of GOD and a great example of a man. Thank you David, I hope to see you again may GOD rest your soul and we will see you sooner than later. GOD Bless you, I love you like a father and a friend.
Dewayne Finn
May 26, 2022
Good Bye Dad. I love and miss you.
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