Henry Douglas Fincher

Henry Douglas Fincher, 91, of San Augustine, went home to heaven on September 14, 2024. He was born August 1, 1933 to John Henry and Mary Edith Richards Fincher in Center, Texas. He was a graduate of Shelbyville High School and East Texas Baptist College in Marshall. He was an Army Veteran. 
God called him to preach as a teenager and he preached the gospel for most of his life, pastoring churches in Texas, Louisiana, and Oregon. He was interested in souls being saved and lives being changed. He made lasting friendships in each church, becoming a part of the lives of the congregation. He would soon discover the hunters and fishermen in order to plan outdoor activities with them. 
God gifted him with tremendous talent as a master gunsmith and photographer. He built beautiful, one-of-a-kind rifles and took stunning pictures of birds, wildlife, landscapes, and people to share with family and friends. 
He was a storyteller and could remember family details as well as events in each church he pastored. He shared these in person, in his book, in newspapers, and on Facebook. He took many pictures throughout the years and always seemed to have one to illustrate his stories. 
He loved his kids and grandkids and counted them as precious blessings. He and his wife, Pam, shared over 34 years of life and love. She was faithful to care for him until God took him home. 
When someone died, Doug always said they'd crossed the Jordan. Now he has crossed the Jordan and is safe with Jesus and family. 
He is survived by:
Wife, Pam LeDoux Fincher of San Augustine 
Sons:
Mark Douglas Fincher and wife, Janice of Gary
Jonathan Neal Fincher of New York, NY
Brandon Wade Martin and wife, Christy of Muskogee, OK
Daughters:
Linda Caralee Fincher of East Meredith, NY
Amber Allison Smith and husband, Russell of Copperas Cove, TX
Brothers:
John Fincher and wife, Shirley of Shelbyville
Joe Fincher and wife, Melody of Orange
Rick Fincher and wife, Pam of Parsons, KS
Sisters:
June Oswalt and husband, Danny of Henderson
Donna Fontenot and husband, Micah of Henderson 
Brother-in-law:
Brian LeDoux and wife, Nichol of Vinton, LA
Sister-in-law:
Brenda McClain and husband, Robert of Brookeland
Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. 
Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Edith Fincher, daughter, Cassandra Lynn Fincher, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Oley and Gloria LeDoux, brother, Bill Fincher, sisters, Jeri Bridges, Meri Duggan, and Pat Pettigrew. 
A private graveside service was held September 19 at Oaklawn Memorial Cemetery in Center, Rev. Micah Fontenot officiating. 
Arrangements under the direction of Watson and Sons Funeral Home. 
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your local church.