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HERBERT METCALF Obituary
Harold was born on December 16, 1926 in Hartford, Alabama to Herbert and Cara Lee Metcalf. He was a longtime member of Morningview Baptist church where he was an active member of the Adult 5 Men's Sunday School class, a greeter and usher, and participated in many other church ministries.
Harold was an active member of the Montgomery Exchange Club where he developed life-long friendships through service to the Montgomery Community. He also served his country in The United States Army during WWII and retired from Montgomery Wholesale Florist.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Mary Nell Metcalf, and survived by one child, Mary Glennelle Craft of Marietta, GA (Dr. Gary Craft); two grandsons, Adam Craft and Scott Craft of Marietta, GA; five sisters, Kate Metcalf Goodman, Betty Metcalf Fleming, Dora Metcalf McCain, Elaine Metcalf Knight (Harry Knight), Janice Metcalf Lambert (Robert Lambert); two brothers, Charles Lamar Metcalf (Arleen), and Wyatt Ray Metcalf (Pat); and a host of nieces and nephews. He held a special place in his heart for his niece, Linda Age Shields. He also leaves behind special friends Roy Everage and neighbors Elizabeth and Louis Bustamante and Ms. Pat Eady.
Pallbearers will be Charlie Metcalf, Louis Bustamante, Ray Goodman, James Shields, Jake Lambert and Dirac Barbee. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Montgomery Exchange Club.
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andrew byrd
February 24, 2013
Harold was a sweet guy me n him went too mourning view together....now he is an angel of heaven he will be dearly missed by all his family and friends of mourning view baptist church his family is in our prayers we love n miss you brother may you b young n free in heaven your spirit is always with us u will naver be forgotten.............
Reggie McDonald
February 21, 2013
I am an usher at church with Harold. I sat with him many Sunday's. I got to celebrate with Harold for his 86th birthday at Jack's for breakfast. I enjoyed his fellowship.
The Bustamante Family
February 20, 2013
We met Harold in March of 2005 as his new neighbors from Texas. He became a beloved friend and we will miss him so much. We are praying for for the entire family.
Bill & Lib Willis
February 19, 2013
We are saddened to hear of Harold's passing. After many years, we visited Harold with Roy Everage a few years ago, covering our young growing up times and after.
Our condolences to the family,
Carole Weldon
February 19, 2013
Charlie and Pat,
I am so sorry about your uncle, Charlie, and your brother-in-law, Pat. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Brenda "BJ" Pike-Hutter
February 19, 2013
Glennelle and family, may God give you peace and comfort for the loss of your precious father.
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