Jack Chambers Fincher, Jr., 72, of Canton, Georgia passed away on September 6, 2015 peacefully in his sleep. The funeral service will be held at 11:30am on September 10, 2015 at Canton First United Methodist Church. Interment will be at Georgia National Cemetery at 2:00pm with military honors. Reverend Jim McRae will officiate with Reverend C.R. Hill assisting. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Darby Funeral Home with visitation on September 9th from 2:00-4:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm.
Jack was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on May 26, 1943 and came to Canton as an infant. He was a graduate of both Darlington School in Rome, Georgia and Cherokee High School in Canton. He continued his education at Mercer University and Southern College of Pharmacy, graduating in 1966 and becoming a third generation Registered Pharmacist. A member of the U.S. Army, he served in the Vietnam War as a pharmacist. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to Canton to own and operate Fincher's Pharmacy for 20 years. He concluded his career at numerous pharmacies in the local area and retired in 2006.
Jack served Cherokee County with a generous spirit. He was an Eagle Scout, past president of both Rotary and the Cherokee-Pickens Pharmaceutical Association. He served in key roles in the Cherokee County Arts Council, The Boys and Girls Club, American Heart Association, Canton Jaycees, and Cherokee County Historical Society. He shared his heartfelt passion for the city of Canton, actively serving on three boards. He had just been appointed to the Canton Historic Preservation Commission. Jack was a 63-year member of Canton First United Methodist Church. He spent countless hours as their videographer, served on numerous committees, and was the author of History in Stained Glass, a detailed narrative of the McFather Chapel stained glass windows. Jack was also an avid outdoorsman. He belonged to Game and Fish, Shoal Creek Hunt Club, and was a past hunter's safety instructor.
Jack was most passionate about his family. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ann McFather; two daughters, Jennifer (Clay) Cox and Ashley (Chris) Brown; his 2 brothers, John (Deborah) Fincher and Bill (Deanie) Fincher; five grandchildren; three nieces and two nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cherokee County Historical Society, 100 North Street, Canton, GA 30114; Cherokee County Arts Council, 94 North Street, Canton, GA 30114; or Canton FUMC Video Fund, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road, Canton, GA 30115.