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Obituary for Billy Finklea

Obituary for Billy Finklea
  • PublishedMay 11, 2026


Billy Ray Finklea, age 76, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, passed away at Sunny Springs Nursing & Rehab on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

 

Billy Ray Finklea was born on October 23, 1949, in Sulphur Springs to Billy Joe and Reta (Beadles) Finklea. Billy was dairy farmer and an electrician.

 

Billy is survived by his brother, Ralph Finklea; sons Craig Finklea and Chris Finklea; daughter, Kyla Finklea; and five grandchildren.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, father Billy Joe Finklea and mother Reta Faye Beadles; sister, Teresa Finklea Smith; and son, Clay Finklea.

 

 

Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.

 

The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com



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Chloe Kopal

Chloe Kopal was born and raised in Sulphur Springs, Texas. She attended Sulphur Springs High School for 4 years and graduated in 2021. She was also a line member for the Blue Blazes Drill Team for 3 years. Chloe is the Digital Content Creator for Front Porch News. Her love for our community shows through her work. She is very passionate about photography and has been ever since the first time she picked up a camera many years ago.