A. W. Finley, 82, of Hardin, passed away Friday April 5, 2013 at Harbor Hospice of Beaumont with his loving family by his side. He was an independent oil operator. He loved country and western music and dancing. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. His true love was the river.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Alma Finley; brother, Arley John Finley.
He is survived by his children, Sandra Finley of Clear Lake, Harvey Finley and wife Beverly of Hardin, Marsha DeDear and husband Vernon of Liberty, Andra Finley and Mel of Austin, JoAnn and Shirley Jo of Sour Lake; grandchildren, Harvey Finley Jr. of Hardin, Christi Bautsch and husband Steve of Devers, Michael Pantalion and wife Maegan of Santa Fe, Chad Finley and wife Becca of Katy, Amy Hunt and husband Chris of Hardin; nine great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Billie Lockhart of Moss Hill; numerous cousins and friends.
His family will receive friends at Faith and Family Funeral Services Chapel Sunday April 7, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. A service of remembrance will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday April 8, 2013 at Hardin United Methodist Church, officiated by Reverend Gideon Watson. Interment will follow at Findley Cemetery in Hardin.
Serving as pallbearers will be Chad Finley, Bruce Lockhart, Michael Pantalion, Arthur Gilchriest, Steve Bautsch, and Harlon Behar. Honorary pallbearers are J. R. Finley Jr. and Billie Lockhart.