Denver Glen Finley, 72, of Olla, passed from this life on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria after a brief illness.
He was born October 15, 1946 in Olla to the union of his parents, Dixie Finley and Beatrice Meredith Finley.
Denver was a quiet man who took care of his family and worked hard all his life. He was always willing to help a neighbor or friend when needed. He enjoyed traveling, hunting and fishing.
Denver was a member of Olla First Baptist Church.
Services were held at 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 19, at Olla First Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Dunn officiating.
Interment followed in the Olla Cemetery under direction of Riser Funeral Home of Olla.
Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 12 years, Sharon Garner Finley; his sons, Denny Durand Finley (Michelle) and Jeffrey Glen Finley, Sr.; step-children, Jonny Fryar (Tammy) and Susan Albritton; sisters, Wanda Parker (Jim) and Susan Shastid; his cousin who was like a brother, Buster Finley (Virginia); grandchildren, Hayden Finley, Landon Finley, Jeffery Finley, Jr., Jon Patrick Fryar, Ashtin Bradford (Austin), Brandon Fryar and Nicholas Fryar; great-grandchildren, River Grace Finley, Eden Rose Bradford and Emmy Lynn Bradford; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Hayden Finley, Jeff Finley, Mickey Steen, Don Moore, Jonny Fryar and Nicholas Fryar.
Honorary pallbearers were Landon Finley, Jon Patrick Fryar and Brandon Fryar.
Memorial donations may be made to the Youth Fund of the Olla First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 326, Olla, LA 71465.