James Lee Finfrock

Posted 3/25/18

James Lee Finfrock

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James Lee Finfrock

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WAYNESVILLE — James Lee Finfrock, 72, of Waynesville, passed away at 4:33 p.m. on March 23, 2018 at his family residence.

A time to celebrate Jim’s life will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Monday, March 26, 2018, at Jim and Carolyn’s Home, 1285 Kickapoo Road, Waynesville.  Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton is in charge of arrangement.

Memorials may be directed to the Waynesville Fire Department or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Jim was born on July 13, 1945, in Bloomington, Ill., son of Charles J. and Doris E. (Sympson) Finfrock.  He married Carolyn S. Green on August 5, 1966, in Clinton.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn S. Finfrock, Waynesville; children, Rebecca (Nic) Ciarcia, Tampa, Fla.; Amanda (Adam) Reid, Washington, Ill.; James C. (Becky) Finfrock, Waynesville; Shelly (Nick) Gardner, Melbourne, Fla.; five grandchildren, Lola, Kennedy, Tegan, Chaplin, and Carl; sister, Carol (Jerry) Spaulding, McLean, Ill.; brother, Larry Finfrock, Pennsylvannia.  He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents.

Jim was a member of the Waynesville United Methodist Church and the Waynesville American Legion.  He served his country during the Vietnam War, in the U.S. Army.  He farmed all of his life.  While many people spend their final days evaluated their regrets and should-haves, Jim spent his surrounded by family and friends, discussing all he had done or what they had seen him do.  These actions and activities, which only enriched the lives of others, were wonderful to reminisce about, and hearing the laughter and love of those around him, especially his wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends, has truly been a blessing.

Being a grandfather was truly Jim’s calling, and his family was so blessed to see him blossom into an amazing part of his grandchildren’s lives and a person who no one could ever replace in their young hearts and memories.

He taught his children the importance of marrying true partners in their lives, someone to challenge them, support them and to love so fiercely and unconditionally that they weather the storms of life with confidence, knowing they would be okay because they have their families.

And, last of all, and most importantly, the more hats you wear in life, son, brother, friend, husband, father and grandfather, your burden isn’t greater, in fact, instead, your shoulders become lighter, your heart even bigger and your smile that much more frequent because you are loved and love even more.

Online condolences may be made at www.calvertmemorial.com.