Kenneth “Kenny” Finley Sr. passed away at St. Mary's Hospital on September 27, 2022 Kenny was born May 30, 1954 in Ely Nevada to parents Clara Jane and Raymon Finley. As a child Kenny moved around a lot with his parents and brother. His father was in the oilfield, therefore, they were never in one place for very long. He had many stories he told about his adventures as a child, As he always had many stories to tell. He hitchhiked across the United States as a teenager before joining the Army in 1973. He received an honorable discharge from the army, when it was discovered that he had Muscular dystrophy. Even though he was in pain daily, you never heard him complain about anything.
In November 1976 right before Thanksgiving. Kenny was playing his guitar at Benhams with Harold Lewis, the father of Linda Lewis. Linda walked in and met Kenny and it was a whirlwind romance from that day forward. Kenny married Linda December 25, 1976. The two of them lived in Rico Colorado for a short amount of time until Kenny was called back to work at Ted's Construction in Rock Springs Wyoming driving the 33 Scraper which was one of his all time favorite things to do.
Kenny and Linda had one son, Kenneth Lee Finley Jr. born February 11, 1980. In 1983 Kenny and Linda moved to Clifton Colorado where he spent the remaining years of his life. As his muscular dystrophy progressed Kenny really enjoyed playing wheelchair basketball.He even went to California where he won several trophies. Fishing, horses, video games, coin collecting and monster movies were also things he loved. His favorite thing was playing the guitar. He was self taught and played for many years. He was truly heartbroken when he could not play it any more.
In 2001 Kenny got his Dachshund that he named Ozzy. He loved that little dog more than life itself. He brought Ozzy home the day after Christmas 2001. They loved each other so much. Ozzy passed away August 11, 2011 from diabetes. Kenny loved family so much. He loved his parents and his brother Raymond. He had many stories of him and Raymond as children. Most of those stories ended up with them being chased by some animal. He was a wonderful uncle to all his nieces and nephews and even his great nieces and nephews. There are so many fond memories growing up with such a wonderful Uncle. He played video games with his nephews, took his nieces to the park and spent holidays with his family. He was an amazing son, husband, father, brother and uncle.
Kenny is preceded in death by his Mother Clara Jane Finley; Father Raymond Finley Sr.; Nephew Raymond Finley III; Brother In Law Larry James Horner
Surviving family include Wife Linda Finley of Clifton CO; Son Kenny Finley Jr of Clifton CO; Brother Raymond and wife Glen Ellen Finley of Spring Creek Nevada Brother In Law Edward and wife Bette Lewis of Cortez CO; Sister In Law Wanda Horner of Grand Junction CO; Brother In Law Melvin and wife Julia Lewis of Cortez CO. Eight nieces and nephews Karrie Ford; SuWanda Terrill; Bryan Lewis; Wade Lewis; James Horner; Johnathan Lewis; Justin Lewis; and Robin Lewis. Eighteen Great Nieces and Nephews Logan Utter; Kyra Logsdon; Dillon Terrill; Kensie Capraro; Nichole Franco; Chantell Ford; Brett Lewis, Kiffany Lewis; Randi Lewis; Kai’Lynn Lewis; Alexis Lewis; Brody Lewis; David Lewis; Bryan (BJ) Lewis; Benjamin Lewis; Boe Lewis.
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