In Memoriam

WILLIAM "BOB" FINLEY

August 11, 1956 ~ September 1, 2020 (age 64)

William "Bob" Finley, of Sawyer, OK, was born on August 11, 1956 in Hugo, OK. He passed from this life on September 1, 2020 at the age of 64.

Bob was a lifelong resident of the McCurtain, Pushmataha, and Choctaw county areas. He was prominent in the community as an educator and school administrator. He was the assistant vice principal at Antlers High School for fourteen wonderful years, as well as the Industrial Arts teacher. He also served as principal of Wright City High School for eighteen years prior to his retirement.

He loved kids and wanted to see them succeed in their lives. He was always reaching out to those kids who were struggling and needing a helping hand. Also, he always wanted to be surrounded by "wonderful people" because he believed that was the way to succeed in administration.

Bob also loved to hunt and fish. To him, being in the great outdoors was a way to cure most of life's problems. His loving family remembers him as being most comfortable at "The Cabin".

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Austin and Era Finley; stepmother, Reba Finley; and sister, Joanna Cupit.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Wanda Finley of the home; sons, Collin Finley, Michael Pendergraff, and Toby Trantham of Sawyer, OK; daughters, Susan Slabaugh (husband, Nicky) of Idabel, OK and Laci Pendergraff of Sawyer, OK;

Brother, Bill Claborn (wife, Debra) of Wright City, OK; sisters, Nita Campbell (husband, Loyd) of Wright City, OK, Sherry Finley of Wright City, OK, Norma Jo Christopher of Wright City, OK, and Lynn Coons of Yukon, OK;

Special friends, Casey Claborn and family and Jared McCary and family; and a host of other family members, friends, former students, and former co-educators.

A Visitation for friends and family will be held from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM on Friday, September 4, 2020 at the Brumley Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Bow, OK.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the Wright City High School Auditorium in Wright City, OK.

Interment will follow at Slater Memorial Cemetery in Wright City, OK.

∼Brumley Funeral Home.

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TRIBUTES

Raven Dawn, Autumn Rose & Candy(Bailey) Wilson ! ~ September 4, 2020 7:16 PM

A Little Bit of Sunshine was purchased for the family of William "Bob" Finley by Raven Dawn, Autumn Rose & Candy(Bailey) Wilson !.

**Our sincerest condolences to the family! Mr. Finley was a great man! We are honored to have known him!

We will forever cherish the memories we shared with him! You all are in our hearts and prays!

Raven Dawn, Autumn Rose & Candy(Bailey) Wilson !

Tara Ballinger ~ September 4, 2020 6:36 PM

**A Memorial Tree was ordered in memory of William "Bob" Finley by Tara Ballinger.

The Chronister Family, Kathy, Karen, Kenny, Keith & Kelly ~ September 4, 2020 4:13 PM

Large Dish Garden was purchased for the family of William "Bob" Finley by The Chronister Family, Kathy, Karen, Kenny, Keith & Kelly.

**Sending our sympathy, love and prayers. Bob was part of the neighborhood clan, we loved him and the whole Finley family.

The Chronister Family, Kathy, Karen, Kenny, Keith & Kelly

A tree was also planted in memory of William "Bob" Finley.

Janice Byrd Caitlyn Byrd Sara Stafford ~ September 4, 2020 12:43 PM

A Memorial Tree was ordered in memory of William "Bob" Finley by Janice Byrd Caitlyn Byrd Sara Stafford.

**Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Janice Byrd Caitlyn Byrd Sara Stafford

WC Class of 1999 ~ September 4, 2020 9:16 AM

Small Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of William "Bob" Finley by WC Class of 1999.

**Bob Finley brought so many gifts to our life. We will never forget those memories.

WC Class of 1999

Sherry Gaye Finley ~ September 4, 2020 1:05 AM

**I have many wonderful memories of my brother, Bob Finley. I will always remember the days when we were the Bolo Brothers. I was Hoss, and Bob was pony. This was our wrestling team. Daddy was the referee and coach. His nickname for me was Big Dog . Every time that he call me on the phone , he would say, "Big Dog, what's going on in the City? I miss getting phone from him. I love you, Bob!

Sherry Gaye Finley ~ September 4, 2020 12:55 AM

A Memorial Tree was ordered in memory of William "Bob" Finley by Sherry Gaye Finley.

**A tree is being plant in memory of my brother, Bob Finley, with love!

Sherry Gaye Finley

First United Methodist Church of Valliant ~ September 3, 2020 5:14 PM

A Memorial Tree was ordered in memory of William "Bob" Finley by First United Methodist Church of Valliant.

**Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you all. May the peace of God surround you during this time.

First United Methodist Church of Valliant

Joe Bob Ward ~ September 3, 2020 1:58 PM

**I was just thinking about Bob the other day out of the blue. What's he up to. Reminds me of the first time I seen Bob, Everytime I think about him, he was the pitcher, I tried to catch, first pitch ball hit me in the nose, still hurts when I think of it. Always thought of Bob as a friend. Sorry for your loss prayers are with you.may God be with you all in your time of sorrow, Amen.

September 3, 2020 1:01 PM

Small Spathiphyllum was purchased for the family of William "Bob" Finley.

**You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Clancey Williams

Hosanna & Aaron Gibson

Memorial Provided By

Brumley Funeral Home

Broken Bow, Oklahoma