J. Marlyn Finley's Obituary
FOWLER, IN - John Marlyn Finley, age 76 of Fowler, Indiana and formerly of Charleston, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 following a lengthy battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Funeral Services honoring and celebrating his life will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at the funeral chapel with Pastor Brian Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Hurricane Cemetery located south of Charleston. It is requested that in lieu of flowers, thoughtful donations in his honor be made to Winebrenner Theological Seminary. Gifts may be left at the visitation or service or mailed in care of Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Details of services being held in Indiana can be found at www.sandersfuneralcare.com. Marlyn was born in Sparta, Illinois on January 20, 1941, a son of the late John Steele & Aleta Frances (Ulrich) Finley. He was a 1959 Charleston High School graduate and in 1966 graduated with a bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University. On March 6, 1966 he married the love of his life, Bonnie Sue (Bennett) Finley in Charleston.Marlyn proudly served his country in the Army Reserves. He farmed for several years and raised cattle, was an accountant, business office manager, Director of Business Services and Treasurer of Eastern Illinois University, and was Acting Vice President of Business Affairs at the university. He was a member and lifetime Elder of East Harrison Street Church of God and attended the Fowler Christian Church. Marlyn was a longtime member of the Adult Fitness Program at E.I.U. and a member of the board of directors at the Winebrenner Theological Seminary in Findlay, Ohio. He loved gardening, photography, traveling and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by Bonnie, his loving and devoted wife of 51 years; two sons, John Lance (Brenda) Finley of Findlay, Ohio and Nick (Sara) Finley of Fowler; one brother, Mark Finley of Colorado Springs, Colorado; one sister Lynda Irby of McKinney, Texas; six grandchildren, Bailey, Blake Carter, Ava, Molly and Connor; and several nieces and nephews and their families. He was preceded in death by a sister, Myrna Strack and a brother-in-law, Richard Irby.FUNERAL SERVICEThe funeral service for Marlyn Finley was held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Adams Funeral Chapel with Pastor Brian Miller officiating. Marlyn's son, Lance Finley delivered the eulogy. Musical selections included ""How Great Thou Art"", ""Amazing Grace - My Chains are Gone"" and ""It Is Well With My Soul"". Burial followed in Hurricane Cemetery located south of Charleston. Pallbearers were: Kyle Coffey, Gary Coffey, Jeff Cooley, Rob Shrader, Jim Hayes and Scott Strack. SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, January 23, 2018 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Adams Funeral Chapel 2330 SHAWNEE DR CHARLESTON, Illinois 61920 Funeral Service Wednesday, January 24, 2018 10:00 AM Adams Funeral Chapel 2330 SHAWNEE DR CHARLESTON, Illinois 61920
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