1924
James
2015
James R. Finklea
August 9, 1924 — February 7, 2015
James R. Finklea
On February 7, 2015, James R. Finklea (known to virtually everyone as Uncle Jimbo) passed from this earth at the age of ninety to be reunited with his beloved wife Sweet Sue (Georgia Finklea). They married in 1944 and were inseparable until her death in 2000.
Uncle Jimbo leaves behind the Jordans (Jeanie, Kevin, Marquel, Katie, Patrick, Sarah, Aidan, Eric, Brian, Liam and Ryan) who, though technically not “blood” relatives, have been privileged to be his family because he married Sweet Sue.
Uncle Jimbo was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on August 9, 1924 but called Orange his home for the past seventy years. After serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II, he began working at American Bridge as a draftsman and rose to the manager of engineering by the time of his retirement in 1982. His influence was felt by many who worked with and under him.
He was the epitome of a gentleman who never spoke ill of anyone and kept his counsel to himself. However, if asked the advice provided was always wise and never sugarcoated. He firmly believed in following the rules and was meticulous in all aspects of his life from his appearance to keeping up his yard and home. He took great joy in painting landscapes, his daily walks and spending time with his family.
He will be greatly missed by the many people he positively impacted. However, great solace is taken in knowing he and Sweet Sue are together again as they should be. They were and will always be the definition of the perfect marriage. In lieu of flowers or any other memoriam, Uncle Jimbo would want donations to charity. While he would never be so presumptuous to dictate to which, his favorite was the First United Methodist Church in Orange.
A celebration of his life, that will include a showing of many of his paintings, will be held at the Malloy Spiritual Enrichment Center located at First United Methodist Church, 502 N. Sixth Street, Orange, Texas 77630 on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 3:00 pm
On February 7, 2015, James R. Finklea (known to virtually everyone as Uncle Jimbo) passed from this earth at the age of ninety to be reunited with his beloved wife Sweet Sue (Georgia Finklea). They married in 1944 and were inseparable until her death in 2000.
Uncle Jimbo leaves behind the Jordans (Jeanie, Kevin, Marquel, Katie, Patrick, Sarah, Aidan, Eric, Brian, Liam and Ryan) who, though technically not “blood” relatives, have been privileged to be his family because he married Sweet Sue.
Uncle Jimbo was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on August 9, 1924 but called Orange his home for the past seventy years. After serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II, he began working at American Bridge as a draftsman and rose to the manager of engineering by the time of his retirement in 1982. His influence was felt by many who worked with and under him.
He was the epitome of a gentleman who never spoke ill of anyone and kept his counsel to himself. However, if asked the advice provided was always wise and never sugarcoated. He firmly believed in following the rules and was meticulous in all aspects of his life from his appearance to keeping up his yard and home. He took great joy in painting landscapes, his daily walks and spending time with his family.
He will be greatly missed by the many people he positively impacted. However, great solace is taken in knowing he and Sweet Sue are together again as they should be. They were and will always be the definition of the perfect marriage. In lieu of flowers or any other memoriam, Uncle Jimbo would want donations to charity. While he would never be so presumptuous to dictate to which, his favorite was the First United Methodist Church in Orange.
A celebration of his life, that will include a showing of many of his paintings, will be held at the Malloy Spiritual Enrichment Center located at First United Methodist Church, 502 N. Sixth Street, Orange, Texas 77630 on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 3:00 pm
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