John Keyes Finegan
July 19, 1928 - June 2, 2016
John Keyes Finegan, age 87, entered into rest on Thursday, June 2, 2016 in Kerrville, Texas. He was born on July 19, 1928.
Services to be held at St James Episcopal Church in Del Rio, Texas at 10:30 AM 18 Jun 2016.
John K. Finegan was born in Del Rio, Texas on July 19, 1928 to Brancie Fawcett Finegan and O. D. Finegan. He developed at an early age a love of the ranch, its creatures, and the land. Finegan spent as much time as possible on the ranch and always wanting more. He went to school in Del Rio, graduating from High School in 1945. Started his college education at Texas A.& M University and attending for two years. Transferring to Sul Ross college in Alpine, Texas in 1947. He continued his education in agriculture for an additional two years before returning to the family ranch. While attending Sul Ross he was instrumental in the forming of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. He also competed on the Livestock Judging team for Sul Ross. Upon leaving college, he took over the operation of the family ranch. He was soon building a home for his bride to be completed by their wedding date set for June 7, 1950. He served as a speaker for each of the Rancher's Roundups held by the Texas A.& M Extension Service at Del Rio, Texas in 1981, San Angelo, Texas in 1983, and in Kerrville, Texas in 1986. Among his accomplishments were serving two terms on the Vestry of St. James Episcopal Church, Scoutmaster of Troop 202 for eight years, Chairman of Del Rio Chamber of Commerce, Natural Resources Committee, Assistant coach for Val Verde Rifle team for many years, and President of Amistad Bass Club two years. Among his cherished memories will be the publishing of "A Texas Ranching Family: The Story of E.K. Fawcett".