Jeffrey E. Fincher

May 12, 1958 - December 24, 2020

He graduated from Paris High School in 1976 and played saxophone in the Paris Tigers Marching Band and the jazz band. He played in the 1972 Presidential Inauguration parade in Washington DC. Jeff was a talented saxophone player and received invitations to special music schools.

After high school graduation, he attended Lakeland Community College in Mattoon, IL. He later moved to Indiana to be with his family.

Jeff led a simple life and was a man of few expressions but loved his family dearly. He ALWAYS looked forward to a family get together and ALWAYS wanted to be a part of ANY family gathering. He could be found playing a game of HORSE outside with his nieces and enjoyed camping at Raccoon Lake with his family.

Jeff’s memory was like no other. He never missed a birthday, holiday or celebration that allowed him a chance to see his nieces and great nieces and great nephews. He was very proud of his 3 nieces, 2 great nieces and 2 great nephews.

He worked as a short order cook after moving to the area. He never missed a home cooked meal made by his sister or nieces. He loved to eat a juicy hamburger cooked on the grill by his brother-in-law.

Jeff was an avid sports fan that could repeat statistics for most sports team. He would watch any sports game but enjoyed Purdue games (basketball or football) the best.

Surviving are his sister, Missi Findley (Shawn); nieces Brittany (Brian) Feeney, Alicia (Guy) Walters, and Erin (Theo) Stall; great nieces Parker Walters and Kieya Feeney, great nephews Cooper Walters and Avery Stall, step great niece Jessica (Feeney) (Josh) Sterret and step great nephew Richard Feeney. Also surviving are several cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents. A private family graveside service will be held in Paris, IL. Memorial contributions in Jeff’s name may be made to Mental Health America and American Diabetes Association.

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Jeffrey E. (Jeff) Fincher, 62 of Lafayette, IN passed away unexpectantly on Thursday, December 24, 2020 in his home. Jeff was born on May 12, 1958 in Paris, IL to the late Howard E. and Florence J. (Young) Fincher. He graduated from Paris High School in 1976 and played saxophone in the Paris Tigers MarchingContinue Reading

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Missi, So sorry to hear of Jeff's passing. I am prayiny for you and family in your loss. Those unexpected passings are so difficult to receive by all. Jeff was in Linda's (my daughter) class and of course a band member at P.H.S. and as you may recall Florence and I were also classmates. May God comfort you with the cherished memories you hold dear. Dorothy Farnham

December 30, 2020 Dear Shawn, Missi and families… Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in the painful and untimely loss of your beloved brother, brother in-law and Uncle. May you all continue to find comfort and hope from our thoughts, prayers and reassurances that so many others care and remember you in your loss and grief. Although words from friends can’t take away the sadness you have in your heart or ease the loneliness that comes when loved ones have parted. Our trust is that you will find that inner strength to carry on as a tribute, to “Jeff’s” great memories with each of you. Og Mandino, the famous author wrote, “So each of us in our own way, endures our loss, but cherishes the memories. Just as it should be.” However, when one’s heart is frozen in shock from the loss of a loved one; its family and friends who share their expressions of compassion and friendship which help to sustain us and soften the painful grieving process. We deeply regret seeing you lose such a precious loved one. We mourn the loss for you and continue to celebrate life in his memory… Nonetheless, our thoughts and our prayers are with you. We hope our message will continue to bring you some measure of comfort. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal”. May peace replace your heartache and bountiful warm memories remain. In closing, “The nicest place to be is in someone’s thoughts. The safest place to be is in someone’s prayers. And the best place to be is in God’s hands.” With kindest regards…God Bless... Cay and Norm

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