Ralph Allen Finney

Ralph Allen Finney

Feb 21st, 1932 - Jun 15th, 2019
  • Birth Date: Feb 21, 1932
  • Death Date: Jun 15, 2019
  • Funeral Date: Jun 22, 2019 at 10:00 am
  • Location: Westover Hills Presbyterian Church
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Biography: Ralph Allen Finney, 87 of Little Rock concluded a life of faith and love on June 15, 2019.  Ralph was born February 21, 1932 in Warren, Arkansas to Bess and Paul Finney.  He moved with his family to Little Rock when he was 16. 
 
Ralph attended UALR where he was a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.  He was employed by AFCO Steel for 40 years and finished the last six years of his career at AFCO Metals (Ryerson Steel).  He was active many years in the Little Rock Founders Lions Club where he served as Vice President.  He was an ordained Elder and a Deacon at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church.
 
Ralph was an avid tennis player.  He played on numerous USTA teams through the years that went to many regional and sectional tournaments.  He played on three teams that went to Nationals, the third being the team that won the Senior National Championship in 1999.
 
He and his wife, Angela loved to travel. Their favorite places being Hawaii and New England.
 
Most of all he was a man devoted to his family.  They were first and foremost in his life.  He participated in all activities of his children and grandchildren.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Thomas G. Finney and a beloved grandson, Matthew Baehr. 
 
He is survived by Angela, his wife of 67 years and the love of his life.  He is also survived by children, Paula Clark, Laurie Baehr and Allen Finney (Kristie); grandchildren, Chris Baehr (Lucy), Alex Clark, Trey Finney, Ashley Finney; and great- grandchildren, Cole and Harper Baehr.
 
Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church, 6400 Kavanaugh. 
 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westover Hills Presbyterian Building Fund or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, (Tribute Program), PO Box 1000, Dept 42, Memphis, TN,  38105.

Condolences(02)
Cliff Young
#2
Jun 20th, 2019 7:50 pm
Angela and Family,
So sorry to learn of Ralph’s passing. Ralph was a strong mentor to me as I entered the steel business many years ago. He taught me and many others the discipline required to succeed in the steel business. He will be remembered by many as a loyal friend and a compassionate leader.
Cliff Young
Greers Ferry, Arkansas
Cliff Young
#1
Jun 19th, 2019 12:03 pm
Angela and family-
my deepest sympathy in your loss. I regret that I will be unable to attend the celebration of Ralph’s life. I will always remember Ralph as a strong and disciplined mentor as I entered the steel business for my first full time job. I recently retired from the steel business and often recalled my experiences with Ralph. Ralph taught many steel people through the years and was always regarded as a person of compassion and character-

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