James Ray Fink

James Ray Fink, passed away peacefully March 24th at Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabbarus.

Born October 21, 1944 in Ashe County, James was the son of the late Earl Fink and Ola Miller Sechler.

James spent his career as an auto mechanic, beginning at Beasley Cross Chevrolet. He was also a Service Manager at B&R Auto in Charlotte for many years, prior to retirement. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. James loved watching NASCAR and fishing. He will always be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and loving friend.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 51 years, Hattie Smith Fink; daughter, Jodi Fink Yow and husband Daren; grandson, James Dillon Yow; granddaughter, Trista Yow Stephenson and husband Michael, grandson, Matthew Yow; and a sister, Virginia Fink Watson.

Aside from his parents, James was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Fink.

At James request, private family services will be held.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorials be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28083 or Anchor Baptist Church, 972 HWY 152 East, China Grove, NC 28023.