Garlyon “Slick” Finley, Jr.

Funeral services for Garlyon “Slick” Finley, Jr., of Grant, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Sept. 5, 2023 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home Chapel.

Garlyon “Slick” Finley, Jr., 62, passed peacefully in his home on Aug. 31, 2023, in Grant, Okla., after a long battle of cancer. He was proceeded in death by his daughter, Amanda Golston; brother, Kenneth Wayne Finley; and grandparents.

Slick was born on Oct. 29, 1960 in Paris, Texas, the son of Garlyon Finley, Sr. and Mary (Farris) Finley. He was a self-employed diesel mechanic for 40 years, known as “Borderline Diesel Repair.” Slick was a legend before his time and will always be “Mr. Fix It.” When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed piddling in his shop, fishing or going to the casino with his girlfriend. Slick will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Slick is survived by his parents; Garlyon, Sr. and Mary Finley; the love of his life, Melissa Berryhill; his children: Rachel Finley, Amy Martin, Jason Finley and wife, Starlin Hoskins and husband, Amber Ring; a bonus daughter, Lacee Hale and husband; sisters: Debbie Ingram, Susie Bost and Sandy Person; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones.

Bro. Mark Sanders Officiated the service, under the direction of Miller & Miller Funeral Home.