Obituary of John A. Finnegan
Mr. John A. Finnegan, 89, died at Silverleaf Manor in Meridian, Ms, on Friday, May 20, 2011. He was Catholic and he believed devoutly in his faith. Mr. Finnegan was born at home in Newton, MS to Michael Albert Finnegan (deceased) and Ida Louann Valentine Finnegan (deceased). He had five siblings: Dan (deceased), Willis (deceased), Lloyd (deceased), Margaret Coker (deceased) and Mamie Ruth Bergin.
Mr. Finnegan's parents moved to Jasper County, MS where he lived most of his life.
Mr. Finnegan's occupations consisted of farming crops, dairyman, and deputy sheriff in Jasper County. By the time he was an adult, WWII has started. He enlisted and after training, was sent to the European Theater. Mr. Finnegan was one of the fortunate soldiers to survive the landing at Omaha Beach in France; however, he experienced many horrible and dangerous situations. His best experience was helping to free the Jews in concentration camps. "Man's inhumanity to man" was something he could not understand. In talking of the war, he would tell us, "War is hell but sometimes a necessary evil." He told us freedom is not freedom. We have to fight for freedom and we have to fight to keep freedom.
After he returned from the war, he married Doris Lanell Combest from Rose Hill, MS. They were married for 61 years and totally devoted to each other. To this union was born four children: John A. Finnegan Jr. (Wanda), Michael Addis Finnegan (Linnie), Nicholas Patrick Finnegan (Susan), and Suzanne Finnegan Magill (Tommy).
Mr. Finnegan has 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Some of his happiest times were of the large family gatherings, stories, laughter, food and friends.
Today, our hearts are heavy with grief for the loss of Jay, Daddy, Papaw. We love him dearly and will miss him greatly. He was truly our hero.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., May 24, 2011, Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, Bay Springs, MS. Funeral procession begins at 9:30 a.m., May 25, from the funeral home to St. Michael's Catholic Church, Paulding, MS, with services to being at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Published in The Sun Herald on May 24, 2011
Note: Photo submitted with obituary
Mr. John A. Finnegan, 89, died at Silverleaf Manor in Meridian, Ms, on Friday, May 20, 2011. He was Catholic and he believed devoutly in his faith. Mr. Finnegan was born at home in Newton, MS to Michael Albert Finnegan (deceased) and Ida Louann Valentine Finnegan (deceased). He had five siblings: Dan (deceased), Willis (deceased), Lloyd (deceased), Margaret Coker (deceased) and Mamie Ruth Bergin.
Mr. Finnegan's parents moved to Jasper County, MS where he lived most of his life.
Mr. Finnegan's occupations consisted of farming crops, dairyman, and deputy sheriff in Jasper County. By the time he was an adult, WWII has started. He enlisted and after training, was sent to the European Theater. Mr. Finnegan was one of the fortunate soldiers to survive the landing at Omaha Beach in France; however, he experienced many horrible and dangerous situations. His best experience was helping to free the Jews in concentration camps. "Man's inhumanity to man" was something he could not understand. In talking of the war, he would tell us, "War is hell but sometimes a necessary evil." He told us freedom is not freedom. We have to fight for freedom and we have to fight to keep freedom.
After he returned from the war, he married Doris Lanell Combest from Rose Hill, MS. They were married for 61 years and totally devoted to each other. To this union was born four children: John A. Finnegan Jr. (Wanda), Michael Addis Finnegan (Linnie), Nicholas Patrick Finnegan (Susan), and Suzanne Finnegan Magill (Tommy).
Mr. Finnegan has 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Some of his happiest times were of the large family gatherings, stories, laughter, food and friends.
Today, our hearts are heavy with grief for the loss of Jay, Daddy, Papaw. We love him dearly and will miss him greatly. He was truly our hero.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., May 24, 2011, Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, Bay Springs, MS. Funeral procession begins at 9:30 a.m., May 25, from the funeral home to St. Michael's Catholic Church, Paulding, MS, with services to being at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Published in The Sun Herald on May 24, 2011
Note: Photo submitted with obituary
Obituary of John A. Finnegan
Mr. John A. Finnegan, 89, died at Silverleaf Manor in Meridian, Ms, on Friday, May 20, 2011. He was Catholic and he believed devoutly in his faith. Mr. Finnegan was born at home in Newton, MS to Michael Albert Finnegan (deceased) and Ida Louann Valentine Finnegan (deceased). He had five siblings: Dan (deceased), Willis (deceased), Lloyd (deceased), Margaret Coker (deceased) and Mamie Ruth Bergin.
Mr. Finnegan's parents moved to Jasper County, MS where he lived most of his life.
Mr. Finnegan's occupations consisted of farming crops, dairyman, and deputy sheriff in Jasper County. By the time he was an adult, WWII has started. He enlisted and after training, was sent to the European Theater. Mr. Finnegan was one of the fortunate soldiers to survive the landing at Omaha Beach in France; however, he experienced many horrible and dangerous situations. His best experience was helping to free the Jews in concentration camps. "Man's inhumanity to man" was something he could not understand. In talking of the war, he would tell us, "War is hell but sometimes a necessary evil." He told us freedom is not freedom. We have to fight for freedom and we have to fight to keep freedom.
After he returned from the war, he married Doris Lanell Combest from Rose Hill, MS. They were married for 61 years and totally devoted to each other. To this union was born four children: John A. Finnegan Jr. (Wanda), Michael Addis Finnegan (Linnie), Nicholas Patrick Finnegan (Susan), and Suzanne Finnegan Magill (Tommy).
Mr. Finnegan has 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Some of his happiest times were of the large family gatherings, stories, laughter, food and friends.
Today, our hearts are heavy with grief for the loss of Jay, Daddy, Papaw. We love him dearly and will miss him greatly. He was truly our hero.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., May 24, 2011, Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, Bay Springs, MS. Funeral procession begins at 9:30 a.m., May 25, from the funeral home to St. Michael's Catholic Church, Paulding, MS, with services to being at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Published in The Sun Herald on May 24, 2011
Note: Photo submitted with obituary
Mr. John A. Finnegan, 89, died at Silverleaf Manor in Meridian, Ms, on Friday, May 20, 2011. He was Catholic and he believed devoutly in his faith. Mr. Finnegan was born at home in Newton, MS to Michael Albert Finnegan (deceased) and Ida Louann Valentine Finnegan (deceased). He had five siblings: Dan (deceased), Willis (deceased), Lloyd (deceased), Margaret Coker (deceased) and Mamie Ruth Bergin.
Mr. Finnegan's parents moved to Jasper County, MS where he lived most of his life.
Mr. Finnegan's occupations consisted of farming crops, dairyman, and deputy sheriff in Jasper County. By the time he was an adult, WWII has started. He enlisted and after training, was sent to the European Theater. Mr. Finnegan was one of the fortunate soldiers to survive the landing at Omaha Beach in France; however, he experienced many horrible and dangerous situations. His best experience was helping to free the Jews in concentration camps. "Man's inhumanity to man" was something he could not understand. In talking of the war, he would tell us, "War is hell but sometimes a necessary evil." He told us freedom is not freedom. We have to fight for freedom and we have to fight to keep freedom.
After he returned from the war, he married Doris Lanell Combest from Rose Hill, MS. They were married for 61 years and totally devoted to each other. To this union was born four children: John A. Finnegan Jr. (Wanda), Michael Addis Finnegan (Linnie), Nicholas Patrick Finnegan (Susan), and Suzanne Finnegan Magill (Tommy).
Mr. Finnegan has 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Some of his happiest times were of the large family gatherings, stories, laughter, food and friends.
Today, our hearts are heavy with grief for the loss of Jay, Daddy, Papaw. We love him dearly and will miss him greatly. He was truly our hero.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., May 24, 2011, Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, Bay Springs, MS. Funeral procession begins at 9:30 a.m., May 25, from the funeral home to St. Michael's Catholic Church, Paulding, MS, with services to being at 10:30 a.m. Burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Published in The Sun Herald on May 24, 2011
Note: Photo submitted with obituary
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