James Daniel Finger

DATELINE: Ashburn, Virginia

James Daniel Finger

James Daniel (Dan) Finger passed away at his home in Ashburn, Virginia on August 11, 2025. He was 77.

Dan, or Danny as so many knew him, was born in Kings Mountain, North Carolina on December 17, 1947, to Dorothy Pearl Hoke Finger and Daniel Miller Finger. A graduate of Kings Mountain High School and Lenoir-Rhyne College, Dan served as the President of Theta Chi and shared many memories with his fraternity brothers. After graduating, he spent his entire 36-year career with various roles in fuels pricing at ExxonMobil. He took great pride in his work and spoke often in retirement of his time with colleagues and friends.

Dan loved cars and could often be found just driving around for the thrill of the ride. A native Carolinian, he enjoyed liver mush and a good plate of barbecue—especially at Bridges in Shelby. Known for his bright polos, loafers, and booming laugh, Dan was gregarious and always quick with a story or joke. He loved a party and could fill a room with his voice and humor.

Dan married Tamala (Tammy) Wilkes Finger in 1973, and they had three children. He is survived by Tammy; Daniel Hampton Finger (Jill); John-Paul Finger (Sherry); and Susanna Finger Patten (John); as well as five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Anne Finger Robertson, and his parents, Dorothy Pearl Hoke Finger and Daniel Miller Finger.

Friends and family are invited to attend funeral services held graveside at Mountain Rest Cemetery in Kings Mountain, NC on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 10 a.m.

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