Kenneth Clark “Kenny” Finzel, was born in Gainesville, FL on October 24, 1962, and passed away in Vero Beach, FL on March 14, 2024 at the age of 61 after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles L. “Buddy” and Barbara Arterburn Finzel; and infant brother, Paul Thomas Finzel. He is survived by brothers Jack C. “Jay” Finzel and his wife, Virginia, of Bartlett, TN; Keith M. Finzel and his wife, Lori, of St. Augustine, FL; Raymond E. Finzel and his wife, Vicki, of Deerfield Beach, FL; and sister, Janelle C. Finzel of Jacksonville, FL; nieces Stephanie Nalls and husband, Gary; Susie Rogers and husband, Sean; Claire Finzel and significant other, Alex Alfonso; Gosta Turman and husband, Charles; nephews Kenny Finzel and wife, Tia; Todd Finzel and wife, Rubi; and Cody Cunningham; great nieces Harlie Nalls, Rio Rogers, Jade Grissom, and Lindsay Graham; great nephews Shelby Nalls, Jett LeMaster Finzel and Stone Rogers; great-great nephews Rylan Grissom, Walker Harville, and Henry Jay Crowell; and great-great niece, Vella Virginia Crowell.
Kenny lived most of his life in the Pompano Beach and Deerfield Beach area. He also lived for a time in Memphis, TN. He graduated from Sheffield High School in Memphis, and returned to Pompano Beach in the late eighties. Kenny was baptized & confirmed in the Catholic faith; & in his most difficult times, Kenny found strength & comfort through his faith in God. He worked various jobs throughout his life. He enjoyed the beach, playing cards, working crossword puzzles, riding his bike, spending time with friends and family, and listening to Classic Rock and Roll music. Kenny had a quick wit, a good sense of humor, and was always ready to have a good time. Truly one of a kind, Kenny will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He had a big heart and a gentle spirit. He loved his family deeply, and left us way too soon. May he rest in eternal peace.