Deacon Samuel Finley
When Men of GOD, with Faith and Honor Pass away we tend to think if God will ever put another Example of a Real Father ,Uncle, Cousin in our life again. We have been blessed that "FIN" my cousin left more for us. Because his teaching,s are so instilled in everything we are today. This Man my cousin was a Holiday father. Silent in speech but Holy and dedicated to our Family. Fin when i was a child would teach me lesson,s that only as a teen and Adult i find myself using.
He never demanded anything from me because he gave me lesson,s of Example. Such lesson,s as Respect for the Women in the family. This was done so perfect because every Holiday when at his Home he took me to the door and outside during the winter holiday to escort the famale family member,s and Friend,s into the house and take their coat,and winter wear. I remember even feeling lucky to be up during night to help brush the snow of the Auto,s , Shovel and lay salt on the path way. and even starting and warming the Car,s. and again. The escorting to safety.
These thing,s as a minor being the youngest Male cousin was AWESOME in it self. How much Pride i had looking forward to this goal each Holiday or Special Family event. Fin as we called him was a inspiration to be Admired as the ROLE MODEL. My cousin,s Rev. Beverly and Marice to me was the Luckiest older cousin,s i had. Because the treatment of family and teaching,s from my Cousin Teresa and her Husband Fin showed in spirit and Fellowship as a United Family of God. and i am so Proud today to say even in Death Fin Light still shine.
Rest in Paradise My Cousin Deacon Samuel Finley a great Man of God and as my Frat. Brother a Master Mason Your LEGACY is ALIVE in everyone in our Family.