William "Bill" F. Finney

January 26, 1944 - June 16, 2021

William “Bill” F. Finney Sr., age 77 of Lorain passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at his home following a brief illness. Born on January 26, 1944, in Millersburg, Ohio to Warren and Christine (nee Shedron) Finney. Bill graduated from Millersburg High School in 1963. Bill retired from Brandt Pools and Spas & Services after 30 years of service. He was also a volunteer firefighter and EMT for Sheffield Township Fire Department for 20 years. He enjoyed stock car racing at the Lorain County Speedway, watching NASCAR (he was a huge Dale Earnhardt fan), and gardening. Bill is survived by his sons, Jeff (Jennifer) Diedrick, Lane (Tracy) Diedrick, and William F. Finney Jr.; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings, Sam Finney, Virginia “Ginny” (Paul) Miller, Dennis (Kay) Finney, Steve (Janice) Finney, and Tom (Mark Ballard) Finney; and his brother-in-law, Gary Barnhart. He was preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Connie (nee Gates) Finney; daughter, Kathryn Edinger; parents, Warren and Christine Finney; sister, Linda Barnhart; and his sister-in-law, Julia Finney. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amherst, Ohio 44001. Private family interment will take place. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.dovinreberjones.com