Mr. Victor Jerry Finkley, 83, of Grenada, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at his residence.  He was born May 25, 1938 in Winston County.  Vic was the founder and former owner of Vic's Bait and Tackle serving regional bait shops providing them live bait for decades.  He also worked as a fishing guide and hosted dozens of fishermen from all over the country.  Vic also possessed a competitive spirit and enjoyed participating in Crappie Masters tournaments having won several state titles.  He was recently inducted in the Mississippi Outdoors Hall of Fame.  Vic honorably served our country in the US Air Force and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.  While Vic enjoyed his hobbies, he found his greatest joy in supporting his grandchildren in all of their activities.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, March 26, 2022 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service.  Interment will follow in the Grenada Memorial Garden.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Saturday at McKibben and Guinn.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Barbara Finkley; two sons, Zane Ray Finkley of Germantown, TN and Jerry Finkley(Misty) of Grenada; sister, Vale Tabor(Bernard) of McCool; brother, Doug Finkley(Catherine) of Birmingham, AL; and two granddaughters, Kira Finkley and Emily Finkley.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Katie Mae Eaves Finkley; sister, Zenith Williamson and a brother, Earl Finkley.

Pallbearers will be Jackie Corman, David Cox, Sam Dowdle, Lee Hankins, Donnie Hersom, Alvin Perry, Bob Robinson and Richard Sanders.

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com .

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).