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      Roy M. “Mickey” Finley, 64, of Alhambra, IL, entered into rest on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at St. Louis University Hospital.

      Mickey was born July 20, 1955 to Roy and Carrie (nee Martine) Finley, in Levittown, PA. On November 22, 1977, he married Dawn Drew in Las Vegas, NV.

      Mickey owned Bur Oaks campground in Alhambra for 25 years. He also enjoyed dancing, and taught Country Line dancing for over 10 years.  Mickey was a huge Philadelphia Eagles fan from childhood.  Most of all he was a devoted family man who adored his family and his grandchildren.

      He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Dawn Finley, Alhambra, IL; son, Anthony (Rachel) Finley, Alhambra, IL; grandchildren, Anthony Finley Jr., Alexis Finley and Elizabeth Powell; siblings, Kathie (Jack) Costello, Levittown, PA, John (Maria) Finley, Levittown, PA, Pattie Medvic, Jamison, PA; mother-in-law, Dorothy McCoy; several nieces and nephews.

      He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Carrie Finley; daughter, Fayth M. Finley; father-in-law, Auburn McCoy.

      Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association

      Funeral Services will be private.

      Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

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    1. Rus & Sheri Henke / June 1, 2020 at 7:45 pm

      Dawn & family
      Your sweet husband is gone too soon but has left his dancing friends with so many fun memories of dance lessons, his awesome Latin style line dances and just plain fun. There was never a dull moment around you and Mickey. We love you both and am so sorry to hear he has passed. Heaven’s gaining an awesome guy!!!

    2. Nyla Strole / June 1, 2020 at 8:54 pm

      Prayers for you Dawn and your family. Mickey was a great guy and I learned so many great line dances from the both of you.. Had great times at Highland dances and lessons and dances at your campground. God Bless all of you!!

    3. Deborah Hood / June 2, 2020 at 8:22 am

      Prayers Dawn to you and your family Mickey will be very missed. There never was a dull moment when at campground when mick was around. God Bless all of you

    4. Dawnjulene Johnson / June 2, 2020 at 9:11 am

      From my family to yours, may you rest in peace now Mickey.
      I will never forget all the phone conversations we had, all the great laughs you gave me in the short time I’ve been part of your campground family.. Thank you for all of them!

      XOXO

    5. Jenny Kendall / June 2, 2020 at 11:12 am

      Dawn and Anthony
      Sorry to hear about Mickey
      He will be missed

    6. Annette Allen / June 2, 2020 at 1:04 pm

      Dawn, my deepest heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family during this difficult time. May the Lord wrap you all in his arms and give you peace as you grieve the loss of your loved one. I feel blessed that I got to know Mickey and be part of Bur Oaks family. So many good times and laughs. He will be greatly missed. ❤️🙏

    7. Cheryl Brinson / June 2, 2020 at 1:17 pm

      Dawn and family.
      My deepest sympathy. He was a great man. His laughter and antics will be missed. He brought his camping family many happy and fun times. He will always be in all are hearts. May God bless you and ease your pain during this time. Prayers to you all.

    8. Dorothy Drew / June 2, 2020 at 2:14 pm

      Dawn, Anthony and family,
      Our hearts are saddened by Mikey’s passing. We have wonderful memories and have had a lot of great laughs. He truely was one of a kind. We love you and want to be there for you. Just let us know what we can do for you.
      Dean, Dorothy and family.

    9. Mary Lou Klasing / June 2, 2020 at 3:30 pm

      My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow in your life. May all your memories bring you comfort. I know I have lots of memories – – not only all the dancing memories, but also telephone company memories when Mick worked in Mascoutah. You & Mick were one of my first dance instructors, and I’m still into country western dancing. Always had so much fun at lessons and all the Stomp & Munch nights. You were two special people, and I’ll always remember all the many nights of dancing.

    10. Jim and Eileen Heepke / June 3, 2020 at 10:24 pm

      Sorry for your loss! Mickey will be missed. He gave us many fond memories over the last 19 years. You all are family to us. Rip Mickey till we meet again my friend!

    11. Carolyn Wottowa / June 4, 2020 at 8:55 am

      Sorry to hear of Mickeys death. We also enjoyed many years of country dancing and lessons with both of you. I have been going through old pictures as we are getting ready for our 50th wedding anniversary. I came across the ones from your 25th anniversary, the cake I made and your thoughtful thank you note. We made lots of friends through dancing and trips to Indiana with you. May some of those memories give you comfort now.
      With love. Carolyn & Ralph Wottowa

    12. Karen Jany / June 11, 2020 at 10:25 am

      Dawn, just read this! So sorry to hear of the loss of Mickey!! Have so many fond memories of taking lessons from you and Mickey at the Swansea Improvement Center & The Moose years ago!! He definitely was in his element when he was teaching/dancing!! He was one of a kind!! Condolences and prayers for you and the family! RIP Mickey!!
      Karen Jany & Gary Clark

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