James" Ken" Finch, 80 of Hattiesburg, MS passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He was born Tuesday, August 15, 1944 in Laurel, Mississippi. He was a beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandad, and friend.  His greatest love was being surrounded by his family and friends. The name that he most loved to be called was "Pop". His favorite place, other than at home with Libby, was on any beautiful golf course.

Ken and Libby were members of First Baptist Church Ellisville, MS, and Crosspointe Community Church, and Heritage Church, Hattiesburg, MS.

Ken had a long career in the tire industry including Uniroyal Tire Company, sales and District Manager, co-owner operator New SouthTire, Laurel, MS, Manager Direct Tire, Memphis, Tn, and Customer service at Warrior Tire Hattiesburg, Ms.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 10:30AM at Ellisville City Cemetery in Ellisville, Mississippi. Rev. Randy Sims will officiate. Ellisville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 601-477-3797.

He was preceded in death by his father, Emler Finch; mother, Ruth Long Finch; brother, Tommy Finch.

Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Mary "Libby" E. Touchstone Finch; son, Jason Finch (Pam); daughter, Valerie Cagle (Chris); grandchildren, Davis Cagle, Daniel Cagle, Peyton Finch, and Camille Finch; sister in-law, Elaine Finch; niece, Kelly Graves (Johnny).

Pallbearers will be Chris Cagle, Davis Cagle, Daniel Cagle, and Peyton Finch.