Roger Dale Finch

Roger Dale Finch, 72, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at his home in Clarendon.

A Celebration of Life for Roger was held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at Robertson Funeral Directors Saints’ Roost Chapel in Clarendon, Texas.

Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Roger was born March 20, 1947, in Memphis, to Richard Henry Finch and Travis Elizabeth (Donald) Finch. The family bought a farm close to Clarendon and moved there in the fall of 1950. Roger was a graduate of Clarendon High School, Clarendon College and completed training through General Motors.
Roger had many talents and there wasn’t much he couldn’t do. He worked as a machinist, mechanic, carpenter, electrician and USDA meat inspector. His most beloved job was farming cotton on his parent’s land south of Clarendon.

In addition to Roger’s many talents, he had countless hobbies and interests. He loved woodworking. He made everything from weather vanes to wooden Christmas ornaments. He loved making things for children, especially his grandkids! Rocking chairs, wagons, guns, trucks and back scratchers. He loved to sing and was part of a men’s choir in Amarillo. Singing at church was his favorite.

Roger was an animal lover. He rarely met a dog he didn’t immediately have a bond with. Roger loved kids, helping people and volunteering. He served as a volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House in Amarillo for several years. He loved, visited and volunteered at Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch.

If you knew Roger you would know his love for his 1953 Ford tow-truck that he and his grandkids saved from a field and converted into the beloved Cars character Tow Mater. He knew how much joy this would bring to children so he entered the car in many parades and loaned the car to be on display for many events. Travelers stopping at the Whistle Stop to take a picture with Mater made his day!

Above all, Roger loved to talk. He talked about his friends and family constantly. Silly conversations with children were his favorite as he loved to tease and make them laugh. But most importantly he wanted all who met him to know about the love of Jesus.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Travis Finch, and his brother Richard Floyd Finch.

He is survived by his daughter Laura (Finch) Bailey and husband Jason, two grandchildren Avery Bailey and Ethan Bailey, all of Amarillo, sister Edna (Finch) Johnson and husband Denis, from Tambaram, South India, brother Phillip Finch of Tularosa, New Mexico, several nieces and nephews and friends. With his passing, another small part of the old Clarendon community is lost, but his memory lives on with those who knew him and loved him.

As has been said, Roger had a big heart for children. In lieu of flowers he wanted everyone to help Fiona. Fiona is a 9-year-old girl who lives in Kentucky. She has Klippel-Feil syndrome and has already had 31 spinal surgeries and more to come. If you feel lead to donate please send money to Shawna Ogle by mail or PayPal. teamfionah@gmail.com or 717 W. Locust St., Princeton, KY 42445.

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