1932 ~ 2024
LELAND- Macklyn Walter Finch, 92, of Ocala, Florida, formerly of Leland, Michigan, passed away on May 13, 2024, in Ocala, Florida. Macklyn was born on April 10, 1932, in Cedar Springs, Michigan, to Mervin and Leila (Spaeth) Finch.
Macklyn was an accomplished athlete and was awarded a scholarship to the University of Michigan to play football. After an injury, he switched to the University’s baseball team and graduated with a BS in Education in 1954. Macklyn was a proud alumnus who faithfully attended games at the Big House for many years. Macklyn served in the Army, taught high school history in Cedar Springs, and worked for State Farm as a supervisor until his retirement in 1995. He then moved permanently up to Leland where he spent several years enjoying golfing. Macklyn was also an avid aviator and owned a Cessna which he flew for pleasure.
