Background
Finch, Jerald A. was born on June 17, 1927 in Huntington, West Virginia, United States. Son of Plynn Jerald and Annabelle (Allen) Finch.
Finch, Jerald A. was born on June 17, 1927 in Huntington, West Virginia, United States. Son of Plynn Jerald and Annabelle (Allen) Finch.
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University Kentucky, 1950.
Reporter Lexington Leader, Kentucky, 1949-1955. Copyeditor Richmond News Leader, Virginia, 1955-1957, makeup editor, 1957-1963, assistant city editor, 1963-1968, associate city editor, 1968-1969, city editor, 1969-1970, executive city editor, 1970-1972, managing editor, 1972-1992. Senior editor, ombudsman Richmond Times-Dispatch, since 1992.
Chairman Virginia Associated Press, Richmond. Treasurer advisory board Virginia United Press International, Richmond, 1980-1984.
Served as sergeant United States Air Force, 1944-1946, ATO, European Theatre of Operations. Member Associated Press Managing Editors Association, American Society Newspaper Editors, Virginia Press Association, Organization New Ombudsmen.
Married Jeanne Kelly, August 20, 1948 (deceased January 1962). 1 child, Jerald Kelly. Married Nancy St. Clair, November 30, 1963.
Children– Laura Plynn, Allen St. Clair, Thomas Tynes.