William "Wayne" Finney, age 58,of 6908 NC Hwy 700, Ruffin,NC passed away on Friday morning October 7, 2011 at Moses Cone Hospital. The funeral service will be held 2 pm Monday at Lighthouse Baptist Church in Eden with entombment to follow at Overlook Mausoleum in Overlook Cemetery. Mr. Finney was born in Leaksville, NC to the late Fletcher Jackson "Jack" and Elizabeth Grubbs Finney. Wayne was retired from the U.S. Postal Service in the Eden Office and he formerly worked as an insurance agent with Peoples Life and Southern Life Insurance Companies. He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles. Preceding him in death along with his parents were brothers; Dillard and George Finney. Surviving his is wife; Joanne Harris Finney of the home, daughters; April Barford of Reidsville and Crystal Wright and fiance , Daniel Purcell of Eden, sisters; Shirley Curry of Greensboro and Betsy Warren and husband Johnny of Ruffin, grandchildren; Avery Wright, Tyler Wright and Reagan Barford, three feline "babies"; Porkchop, Little Bear and Miss Kitty. Mr. Finney's request was to be brought back to his home before the funeral service. The family will formally receive friends at the home from 3 - 6 pm on Sunday and due to the small space, all flowers sent by friends will be brought to Fair Funeral Home til the day of the service. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
we are so sorry for the loss of wayne,you are all in our prayers in this time of need
Jason & Ginger walker & girls
My Love and Prayers go out to all of the Finney family. Especially to my sister Joanne and daughters, April and Crystal...Wayne always had something funny to say, was friendly to everyone and a good Husband and Daddy. I will always remember our last visit together, this past Sunday at Moses Cone Hospital. So thankful for this memory...Wayne will be missed by many but our "Lost is Heaven Gain".
Becky Carter
To the family of Wayne Finney, My prayers are with you at this most difficult time. He was a good friend to me. I will always remember our times in high school, class of 1971. Robert Blackwell
Robert Blackwell
Joanne, I am so sorry for your loss.Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Vickie Melvin
Joanne, I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength you need to get through this day and the days ahead. Darlene
Darlene Moore
Shirley and Betsy, I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Wayne. Please know that you, your families, and Wayne's family will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God grant you comfort during this sad time.
Frances Smallwood
Randy, Randi Lynn and myself are so sad about Waynes passing. Our heart goes out to you and all of yours and our family. Me and Randy know the pain of missing someone we love. No words can take that pain away. Please know we loved Wayne and will miss him too. You Crystal April and the grandkids are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. We love you!
Sherri Curry
Joanne, Betsy and Shirley and families, I am so sorry for your loss. I have known Wayne since we were freshmen in high school. He was a good man who loved his family. I pray that you all will find comfort in this most trying time.
Larry Bailey
Joanne, I just saw this and I won't to let you know that I am so sorry to hear this. My prayers and thought are with you and your girls at this sad time.
Roseanne Ore
I am so very sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. I worked with him at the Post Office. I always enjoyed talking to him. He was a very sweet person. God Bless your family
Esther Barker Hedgepeth
Joanne & family...So sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.May God be with all of you in your time of need.May God lift you up and carry you all through the long journey ahead of you.Love & Prayers ~Cindy ~
Cindy Porterfield ~UNIFI ~
To the family of Wayne Finney, I extend my deepest sympathy. I knew Wayne back in high school. He was a great guy but a lousey poker player. I'm sure he was a great husband and father & will be missed greatly. I'm sorry I didn't stay in touch more all these years. May God grant you His peace in these trying times.
Terisa Lockemy Durrance
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