After high school graduation, Jerry earned a football scholarship to Cameron Jr. College where he was honored as a Jr. College All-American Quarterback. Upon graduating from Cameron, he received a football scholarship to Iowa State where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree. Jerry served in U. S. Army as 2nd Lt. in the Artillery at Ft. Sill, OK and was a Distinguished Military Graduate as a Sharpshooter. He then went on to work at Allstate Insurance Agency, where, at the age of 28, he received the title of Mr. Allstate, the youngest one ever to receive that honor. He owned his own insurance company for over 30 years. He served two terms as President of Capitol Hill Kiwanis Club in OKC. Jerry was a member of the Church of Christ, and a godly servant at the Temple Terrace congregation.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathryn Joyce Finley. Jerry is survived by his loving wife Kathryn C. Finley; his sons, Larry Finley (Martha) and Alan Finley (Sherri); daughter, Karen Young (Peter); stepson, Mark Cravens (Jill); stepdaughter, Renee De La Cruz (Mark); brother, Donald Finley (Helen); grandchildren, Susan, Jason, Kathryn, Christine, Adrianna, Sarah, Ethan, Hannah, Kevin, Brian and Jay; and great-grandchildren, Kyden and Adaline. The family will receive friends at 10 am followed by a memorial service at 11 am, Friday, April 5, 2019 at Temple Terrace Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jerry's memory to the American Heart Association by visiting www.heart.org. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.blountcurryterraceoaks.com.
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