Obituary​

Finley Chavers, 82, passed away at a hospice facility in Griffin, Georgia on February 3, 2026.

After graduating from Atlanta Area Tech as an aircraft mechanic, he began a long and distinguished career in the airline industry. He served with Southern Airways, Republic Airlines, and Northwest Airlines, ultimately retiring from Delta Airlines.

Finley is preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Garilyn McCrory Chavers.

He is survived by his wife, Judith “Judy” Chavers; a brother-in-law, Mark Lancaster, and number of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Union Cemetery in Frisco City, AL with Reverend Billy Hodges officiating. 

Johnson Funeral Home is handling all arrangements.

Finley Chavers
February 11, 1943 - February 3, 2026

Dedicated to Friends, Past and Present