James Howard "Jim" Finton, 67, of Meehan, died Sunday, June 14, 2009, at his residence. Funeral services were held at 11 am, Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Chunky Baptist Church in Chunky. Burial was in Meehan Cemetery. Stephens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. FintonHe was born in Memphis, TN on February 23, 1942. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Barbara Ann Beavers Finton; two daughters, Lisa Carol Finton Harris and her husband, Billy and Tammy Jo Finton Harris and her husband, Derwin, all of Meehan; a brother, Sammy Jo Finton and his wife Rosiland, of Millington, TN; a sister, Yvonne Finton Larimore and her husband, Dale, of Southaven; six grandchildren, Chris Harris and his wife, Amanda, Patrick Harris, Shelby Leigh Harris, Sarah Ann Harris, Noah Finton Harris and Caleb James "C.J." Harris; and several cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Pallbearers were family and friends.