Background
Finley, James Edward was born on December 20, 1933 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of James Thomas and Printella Elizabeth (Stewart) Finley.
Finley, James Edward was born on December 20, 1933 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of James Thomas and Printella Elizabeth (Stewart) Finley.
Doctor of Divinity, Virginia Seminary, 1976.
Pastor, Mount Zion Apostolic Overcoming Holy Church of God, Dayton, Ohio., 1964; pastor, Phillips Temple Apostolic Overcoming Holy Church of God, Mobile, 1973-1989; bishop, Apostolic Assemblies Fellowship Inc., Mobile, since 1989. Board directors Commonwealth National Bank, Mobile.
Active Community Development Project Mobile County, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Mobile County Alcoholics Prevention Program. Member National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Interracial Ministerial Alliance, Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, Urban League American.
Married Helen Elizabeth McCoy, June 10, 1953. Children: Monica, Mark, James A., Sheila.