Unc I'm still struggling with you leaving me, we spoke all the time and kick it, for our birthday we always talk and planned to our outing but this yr I couldn't call you and you didn't call me, I've tried to think of what you would say to me about missing you but this is too hard unc, no one will truly understand our bond, love you man

To my family I am so sorry for the loss of Gay Gay. I've never seen him without a smile. He was the life of the party. Sending my love, deepest condolences and prayers to you all. I love yall always 
RILOVE Gay Gay 
Love Carla and family 💙

Gary...I knew you as Gay Gay before I even knew your real name (smile). You always had a smile on your face.  You are going to be truly missed by family and friends. 

In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Monica Tucker & Jeremy Finch

To my Finch family, I love you guys and I’m sorry for your loss. Gary aka Ga Ga was really special to a lot of people. He was happy at all times and it was never a dull moment when he was around! He was like a father to me and I will miss him dearly. I pray for strength and comfort for our family during this time.

Ga Ga you will be missed. I remember how you kept me laughing at FedEx.  You were passionate about your work and your family.  It was always fun being around you. May God continue to bless the family.

Gay Gay you have gone home before me 💕We grew up together as the ( Select street kids ) from that picture of all of us surrounding Larry in your Mom’s  back yard ! I can’t tell about all the good memories I have of you back then ,but as we grew apart , whenever we would meet it was heartfelt conversation , thanking God, for our friendship and a deep concern for each other! God bless you and your family , I will miss you,  till we meet again ! 💕
Big Bill Sharp

Gay Gay's FONDEST MEMORY is being a GRANDDADDY. He ADORED his Grandkids. His Second FAVORITE MEMORY is when we lived at 2558 Select in Orange Mound. That is where ALL THE KIDS came to play 🏀 in Backyard and 🏈.in Front Yard. Then We  would walk down street to watch Melrose 🏈 game. RIP Gaybird. ♥

To my brother Gay Gay, I love you bro. I'm really gone miss you.  I really enjoyed all the times we  had together. You were the life of the  party. I would like to thank God for sharing you  with us. God gave you the gift of joy and laughter.  You always lifted everyone's spirit with joy and laughter. Rest in peace bro.  Love you.

My condolences to the Finch Family.
Gay Gay was a real authentic friend.  I will always remember all the fun times we had in the neighborhood.  I relocated, but we stayed in touch.  I am so glad I spoke with him a few weeks ago.  
May he find Rest in Heaven.

My condolences to the Finch family.  Gay Gay  was  a  Real Authentic Friend.  He will truly be missed.  I will remember all the fun times we had in the neighborhood.  Although I relocated 12 years ago, we always tried to stay in touch.  I am so glad I talked to him just weeks ago.  
Gay Gay thanks for everything you did for me. May You find Rest In Heaven.

My deepest and most dearest condolences to Ron and the entire Finch family. Gary may you rest in peace.
Love Brenda Young

Man,gay gay you and my brother where close Conrad Shipp. I use to listen to stories about you and the Finch family when I was young and I met Ron in the 5th grade. Your wife ruth and your kids always showed me love. You use to  sing those o'jays songs and them Manhattan's too. I'm gone miss you gaybirdy. You always said big shipppp! Rest my brother Melvin Shipp!

I've struggled with the fact that you've passed on unc this is so hard but I'm trying focus on our many conversations of laughter and our yearly sporting events that we go to, who would think that the 49ers game would be the last one, there's so much I learned from you the good and the bad but you thought me how to identify so much in this world, I love and will miss you....

I’m sorry for your loss praying for you and your family.

Sending my sincere condolences to the Finch family. I remember many fun times with Gay-Gay on South Radford.  Whether it was playing cards, basketball in the backyard or football in the street he always had a smile on his face. He was also very proud of his family and loved all of his siblings. Gay-Gay always made time to talk to me and genuinely showed interest about what was going on with me.  I'm glad I had the pleasure of knowing him. Gay-Gay you will be missed. Rest in heaven and in the care of God!

I loved hanging out with Gary! He always could make me laugh! He could make me laugh just with his smile and eyes! I will miss him! He was fun to watch basketball games with. My thoughts and prayers are with the Finch family! 

Eric Webb

To my  brother Gary,everybody else called him Gay Gay. He always had a smile on his face and if you was having a bad day he would make you laugh. He always worked and had a good job. Me and gay gay was very close. My Mind has reflected on all the good times we had together and the love we had for one another. He was tough and sentimental at the same time. Loved his family and sitting around singing and playing cards. Love you my brother keep on singing ❤️.  Ron Finch your lil brother.

Words can not express how I feel. You were the first to teach me about real life . You were the first to teach me how to tie a man’s tie. You were always dressed to the nine every time you hit the door. You loved your suits and had your own swag. From my earliest memory to my last you always keep it 100 hundred and real. You are forever loved and will be forever missed. I can’t wait till we all meet again. See you when it’s my time Unk!!

OBITUARY

Gary B. Finch

January 23, 1958 – December 20, 2024

M. J. Edwards Funeral Home

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