Rodney H. Finch

Rodney H. Finch 58, a resident of Elmore County, Alabama transitioned May 21, 2023, Funeral Services will be June 3, 2023, at 1:00p.m. at Eunice M. Mitchell Chapel (Hillside) burial to follow in Hillside Cemetery. Rodney Harrington Finch was born on July 15, 1965, in Birmingham, AL to Hugh Hardin Finch, Sr. and Helen Cartrell Finch. At 2 years old, the family moved to Cleveland, OH. Being the first born, little did he know that he would have six siblings (5 sisters & 1 brother) to join the family. He initially attended Paul Revere Elementary School, in Cleveland, OH then was enrolled at St. Catherine’s Elementary School in Cleveland, OH grades third thru eighth. He was also baptized at St. Catherine’s Church and was an active member of the youth group & Catholic youth organizations (CYO) sports teams. After graduating from eighth grade, he attended & graduated from St. Peter Chanel High School in Bedford, OH. He was passionate about education and pursued dual Bachelor degrees in Accounting & Computer Information Systems at Grambling State University in Grambling, Louisiana. As Alumni, he never stopped representing the “black and gold.” After graduation, he returned back to Cleveland, OH where he worked for many years at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation as a Financial Analyst. He then went to work for University Hospitals of Cleveland/Case Medical Center as an Analyst for QualChoice Health Insurance and remained there for well over 17 years. Rodney was a lifelong sports enthusiast with knowledge of many athletes and their stats from high school to professional. He enjoyed having dialogue with others about the world of sports and even helped his mom coach basketball (CYO) teams. He always looked forward to watching various sports. He loved the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Guardians, The Ohio State University and the University of Alabama (Roll Tide). He collected sports gear and would often gift others items of all his favorite teams, especially his nephews. He also enjoyed discussions related to history, politics, cultural awareness, rebuilding/repairing electronics, and spending quality time with his family and friends. Rodney also knew his way around the kitchen often creating different cuisines after reading recipe books and watching cooking shows. To many, Rodney was known as the person to go to when you needed someone to listen to, confide in, and get advice from. He was a role model and often mentored family members and friends. Although he did not have children of his own, he was the “Uncle” that nieces and nephews looked forward to seeing because he was always encouraging, fun, adventurous and would make sure they were well fed. He also modeled before them good manners, kindness, respect for themselves and others. If everybody was happy, Rodney was satisfied. In July of 2022, Rodney relocated to Wetumpka, AL where he looked forward to enjoying the warm weather, gardening, starting a new career, and spending quality time with his parents and other family members. On May 21, 2023, Rodney was called home to be with his Heavenly Father. Preceding him in death includes his sister, Sheneda Finch and brother Hugh Finch, Jr.; grandparents, Raleigh and Maple Cartrell and Hardin and Maebell Finch. Rodney leaves to cherish his memories, his parents, Hugh and Helen Finch, Sr. of Wetumpka, AL; sisters Raquel Finch Henderson (Garrett) of Wetumpka, AL; Shereda Finch of Wetumpka, AL; Selena Finch of Bedford, OH; Sequoya Finch of Atlanta, GA; nieces & nephews: Ashley Finch Lewis (Ronald), Taylor Finch, Shelton Finch, Taw’Jarie McDowell, Talia Finch, Tahirah Finch Payne, Peyton Finch, Tamai Finch and Hugh Finch, III; one great niece, Olivia Lewis. Additionally, Rodney leaves a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends who will also miss him dearly. Hillside Memorial & Gardens directing.

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Rodney H. Finch

July 15, 1965 - May 21, 2023