In 1964, Jack entered the United States Navy and served his country faithfully until his honorable discharge in 1968. He had attained the rank of 2nd Class Petty Officer E-5.
On October 25, 1972, Jack was united in marriage to Nellie Jean Richards in Houston, Missouri. They shared 22 years of marriage together before she preceded him in death on May 23, 1994. Jack and Nellie were blessed with three sons: Jack Dale, Jr., Steven Michael and James Darrin.
Jack moved to the Waynesville / St. Robert area and immediately became involved in the community. He served as City Administrator for the city of St. Robert and retired from that position on March 1, 2004. He also served for 20 years on the Pulaski County Ambulance Board. In his spare time, Jack enjoyed being outdoors while fishing and also liked doing photography.
On June 30, 2002, Jack was baptized at the New Friendship Baptist Church and became a member there.
Jack passed away Saturday, February 2, 2013, in Phelps County Regional Medical Center, of Rolla, Missouri having attained the age of 65 years, 8 months and 12 days. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all those that knew and loved him.
Jack leaves to cherish his memory four sons: Steven Fincher (Kimberly) of St. Robert, MO, James Fincher (Melissa) of Hibbing, MN, Jack Dale Fincher, Jr. (Ida) of Madera, CA, and Matthew Voigt (Brandi) of St. Robert, MO; his daughter, Amanda Voigt of Waynesville, MO; eight grandchildren: Tiffany, Caitlin, Brittany, Ashley, Brandon, Alyssa, Rylie and Jace; four great-grandchildren: Sade’, Damarion, Maci, and Kace; two brothers: Ronnie Fincher (Karen) of St. Robert, MO and Kenny Fincher (Debi) of Lakeside, CA; his sister: Dorothy Gilstrap (Travis) of Crocker, MO; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, Jack was preceded in death by two brothers: Bob Indermuehle and Bruce Fincher.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 6, 2013 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert with Rev. Christopher Hendrix officiating. Debra Adkins read the obituary and recalled her memories of Jack and Anita Ivey read a proclamation from the City of St. Robert honoring Jack’s service to the community. The songs “Consider the Lilies”, “Go Rest High on that Mountain” and “Amazing Grace” were played. Serving as escorts were Jerry Shaw, Junior Levett, Greg Cantrell, Matthew Voigt, Gary Carmack and Doug Adkins. Serving as honorary escort was Bob Marshall.
Burial with military honors followed in the Sunset Memorial Estates Cemetery of Waynesville. Military honors were provided by the Missouri Honors Team. Serving as funeral procession escorts were the St. Robert Police Department and the Pulaski County Ambulance Service.
Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jack Fincher and may be left at the funeral home.
