Charles E. ""Chuck"" Finney's Obituary
ASHMORE, IL - Charles E. ""Chuck"" Finney, age 75 of Ashmore, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2013 while at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. A gathering of family and friends to honor and celebrate Chuck's life will be hosted by his family from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at the Ashmore First Baptist Church in Ashmore, IL. The Memorial will begin at 11:00 a.m. led by Rev. Tom Skinner. It is requested that in lieu of flowers thoughtful donations in his honor be made to Darla Finney to assist with final expenses. Gifts may be mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Chuck was born on July 6, 1938 in Charleston and was a son of the late Roy A. and Mildred (Hughes) Finney. He married Darla Miller in Charleston on October 12, 1960 and they have celebrated 52 years of marriage and friendship. In addition to Darla he is survived by a son, Mike Finney and wife Jaimee of Ashmore and a daughter, Kim Coffey and husband Greg of Hutton Township; 7 grandchildren, Amanda (Mike) Kline, Kaeleigh (Hans) Mueller, Devon Finney, Katee Finney, Tori (Kelly) Coartney, Colt Coffey and fiancé Ashley Pohlman, and Brandi Coffey; 5 great-grandchildren, Bentlee Finney, Aspen Finney-Kline, Nick Coartney, Matt Coartney, and Kylah Coffey; 2 brothers, Bob Finney of Georgia and Allen (Sharon) Finney of Charleston; a sister-in-law, Sandy Finney of Charleston; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Finney and a sister-in-law, Jan Finney. Chuck was a United States Army Veteran, a 25 year employee of Ne-Co Asphalt Company, and a member of Teamsters Local 26. Chuck used to hunt and fish and enjoyed woodworking - often gifting his family with his beautifully crafted projects. Chuck was a family man who centered life round his family. He enjoyed spending time with his extended family, especially visiting his brother and family in Georgia, but it was Darla and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren for which he reserved a special place in his heart. He was always supportive of their activities and made it a priority to attend their special events - he was always their biggest fan. Chuck was a loving and supportive husband, father and grandfather whose memory will always be treasured in the hearts of his family who dearly loved him.
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