Thriller Thursday - The untimely death of Wayne Thaddeus Finch (1937-1975)

 While working on the family tree this week, I came across the sad and horrible story of the death of Wayne Thaddeus Finch (1937-1975). 

This was found on his Find a Grave memorial:

  "Man Dies in Sawmill Mishap" - Mt. Vernon (Georgia) - A 38 year old man was killed early Saturday when his head was crushed by logging machinery at the H.V. & T.G. Thompson Lumber Co. in Ailey (Georgia).

Wayne Thaddeus Finch, a Saturday maintenance man at the saw mill, was killed about 9:15am Saturday, Ailey Mayor Jack Leroy said."

This was followed by his obituary:

"Wayne T. Finch Rites on Monday.

Wayne Thaddeus Finch, 28, of Mt. Vernon, died Saturday morning from injuries received in a sawmill accident in Ailey. He was a native of Montgomery County and was employed by Thompson Lumber Company of Ailey. He was a member of the McGregor Presbyterian Church.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the McGregor Presbyterian Church. Interment was in the Mt. Vernon cemetery with Ronnie L. Stewart Funeral Home in charge of arrangements."

Wayne left two small children.

Appreciation to Wayne's daughter, Cheryl, who posted these 

photos on his memorial.

This story really made me think that we never know what could happen in a day.  Wayne went to work that Saturday morning just like any other Saturday.  He had no idea he would never return home.  Hold your loved ones a little closer and say what needs to be said before it is too late.

Wayne was my 4th Cousin on my Claxton line.  Our common ancestors were Zachariah William Claxton (1806-1895) and his wife, Lincelia 'Lincely' Bush (1806-1872).