Jeff Finney, 61, of Elizabethton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 15, 2017. He was a son of the late Bill and Carolyn Sue Pierce Finney and was born in Carter County on February 10, 1956. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Donald and Ida Sue Finney; his maternal grandparents, Gaston and Ruella Pierce; and his father-in-law, Carl Bullock.
Jeff attended Bunker Hill Christian Church. He enjoyed being outdoors and fishing. He loved spending time with his family and friends and was looking forward to the birth of his first granddaughter.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, who was his best friend and partner in life for 28 years, Susan Bullock Finney, of the home; his son, Travis Smithdeal and his wife, Shelley, Elizabethton; one brother, Jerome Finney and his wife, Angie, Elizabethton; and his mother-in-law, Ruby Arlene Bullock, Elizabethton. Many other family and friends also survive.
A graveside service to honor the life of Jeff Finney will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, at Emmert Cemetery with Mr. Travis Smithdeal, Mr. Curtis Booher and Mr. Patrick Mitchell officiating. Active pallbearers will be Tim Williams, Steve Dugger, Tyler Trusler, David Finney, Greg Dugger, Anthony Mills, Will Dugger and Colby Dugger. Everyone will meet at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence at any time. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Bunker Hill Christian Church Building Fund, 490 Bunker Hill Road, Bluff City, TN 37618. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guestbook or by fax 423-542-9499.
Tetrick Funeral Home is serving the Finney family. Office: (423) 542-2232. Obituary Line: (423) 543-4917.