July 24, 1949 – November 28, 2023
Charles Allen Finney, 74, of Oolitic, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.
Born on July 24, 1949, he was the son of Charles H. and Maxine (Jones) Finney. He married Roxann Baker on May 8, 1976, and she survives.
Charles was a graduate of Bedford High School with the class of 1968. He attended Vincennes University. He was a member of the First Christian Church and the Bedford Masonic Lodge #14. He retired in 2009 after 32 years from General Motors.
Charles worked hard for his family his entire life and instilled values in his two sons to strive for the best. He was very proud of Nathan and Brandt.
Surviving to cherish the memory of Charles are his wife, Roxann; one son, Brandt Finney and his fiancé, Roane; daughter-in-law, Audrey Finney; three grandchildren, Cameron, Bryn, and Baker; and one sister, Pamela Finney; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Charles is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Nathan Finney; and two brothers, Ernest Finney and Perry Finney.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023, at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes with Mary Ann Lapenta officiating. Burial will follow at Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to the service time on Friday, also at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel.
The family would like to give a huge thank you to Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Charles’ memory to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared online at www.FergusonLee.com.
