Albert Finkley's Obituary
Mr. Albert Finkley of Monroe, NC, formerly of Scranton, PA, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Union County Hospice.
A Celebration of Life for Albert will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, January 2, 2020, in the Davis Funeral Chapel, officiated by Pastor Paul Saleeby. The family will receive friends after the service. A visitation will be held between 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Monday, January 6th, 2020 at Young Funeral Home in Clarks Summit, PA. Interment will commence at 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in the Washburn Street Cemetery in Scranton, PA.
Albert was born May 25, 1921 in Scranton, PA, a son of the late Charles and Grace Finkley. After the passing of his wife, Doris, in 2005, he moved to Monroe, NC, to live with his daughter and son-in-law. For over 35 years, Mr. Finkley drove a gasoline truck for Hawk Oil Company which later became Exxon. He was a lay leader at Milwaukee Methodist Church which became Countryside Community Church. He served on the Ransom Township Planning and Zoning Board. He was an avid bowler and was in a couples league with his wife for many years. Albert served our country through his service to the United States Army during World War II, stationed in Panama.
Albert is survived by a daughter, Barbara Beppler and husband Fred, a brother, Donald Finkley, a granddaughter, Kristi Warren and husband Jimmy, a grandson, Michael Beppler, and five great-grandchildren; Addi, Laney, and Oliver Warren, and Josh and Katlyn Beppler.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Mr. Finkley's honor be made to Benton Heights Presbyterian Church, 2701 Concord Highway, Monroe, NC, 28110 or Countryside Community Church, 14011 Orchard Drive, Clarks Summit, PA.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Union County for all their love, caring, and compassion during this difficult time.
Davis Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Mr. Finkley. An online guest register book is available to view and sign at www.davisfuneralservice.com/notices/Albert-Finkley
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