Irrel B. "Fuzzy" Finch

Irrel B. "Fuzzy" Finch, 75, of Dawsonville passed away Monday June 4, 2012 at Embracing Hospice following a period of declining health.

Born February 6, 1937 in Bethlehem, GA to the late James and Maenether Finch, he had lived in Dawson County for the past 15 years having moved from Cumming. Mr. Finch retired as a Systems Engineer for AT&T. He was a member of the CWA Union and one of the founding members of the Atlanta Chapter. After retiring he became president of the RMC. In his later years he affectionately became known as Santa Claus. With his wife as Mrs. Claus, they brought Christmas joy to countless numbers of children through their work at the North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall and many of the local churches. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and was also preceded in death by his wife, Lullean W. Finch.

Surviving are his daughter and son in law, Reneé and Charles Downs, Dawsonville; son, Charles E. Finch, Dawsonville; sister and brother in law, Martha Dean and J. W. Bearden, Ballground; grandchildren, Kelly Watley, C. J. Finch; nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday June 8, 2012 at 11 o'clock at Bethel United Methodist Church with the remains placed in state at 10:30. Dr. Orin Sampson and Rev. Emory Brackman will officiate. Interment services will be held at 2 o'clock at New Pentecost Methodist Church Cemetery, Winder, GA.

The family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5 until 8 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be expressed at www.beardenfuneralhome.com.

Bearden Funeral Home, Dawsonville, GA.