Fred R Findley

Fred R. Findley, 79, of Burrton, died Monday (Sept. 13, 2010) at his home.

He was born on Nov. 6, 1930, in Parsons, the son of E.V. and Dollie Mae Dodds Findley. He was a Burrton resident since 1954, also living in Hutchinson, McPherson, Sylvia and Texas. He was the owner/operator of E.V. Cathodic Protection Services.

He was a member of Burrton United Methodist Church, a 25-year member of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers, was a reserve sheriff’s deputy for Harvey County and formerly belonged to the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 982 in Hutchinson.

On May 25, 1952, he married Nedra Cox; she died Feb. 2, 1992.

Survivors include a son, Earl Findley and wife Misty of Hutchinson; sister, Earlene Neuway of Hutchinson; four grandchildren, Marcus and wife Tiffany Findley, Maurice Findley, Megan Findley and Amanda King; nine great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Virgil and Charlie Findley; and a grandson, Tate Findley.

Friends may sign the book from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, with the family greeting friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Mike Graber presiding. Burial will follow in the Burrton Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of the funeral home.