Larry W. Finch

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Mr. Larry W. Finch departed this life Monday, Aug. 22, 2013, at 5:23 a.m. at Holy Cross Hospital.

He was born to Arthur Lewis Finch and Willie Mae Finch Feb. 28, 1951. He attended school in Arkansas and later moved to Chicago in the late 60s.

He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and sister.

Larry leaves to cherish his memory one son and two daughters, Anthony (and Pam) Woodridge Sr. and Crystal, both of Chicago, and Latoya Finch of Houston;

One step-son, Clarence (and Tracy) Woodridge of Chicago;

Two brothers and four sisters, Christopher J. Finch and Augustus L. (and Shirley) Finch , both of Blytheville, Artha Fay (and Jessie) Adams of Blytheville, Anita (and Bobby) Gardner of Kennett, Sandra Finch of Wynne, and Ruby Lee Finch of Little Rock;

Four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren;

One very special aunt, Annie Mae Anderson of San Francisco;

One very special friend, Almentha Collins a.k.a "Sue;" and

A host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Funeral services, officiated by Pastor Nathaniel George, were held Friday, Aug. 30, 203, at Taylor Funeral Home in Chicago. Pallbearers were Clarence Woodridge, Ronald Carter, Raymond Johnson, Willie Hudson, Tyrone Grayson, and Anthony "Lil Tony" Woodridge Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Anthony "Lil Ant" Woodridge Jr., Walter Johnson and Willie Johnson. Burial took place at Homewood Memorial Gardens.