Clayton Thomas Metcalf Jr.

Clayton Thomas Metcalf Jr., 93, Carthage, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, after a full life. Clayton was born on Dec. 29, 1914, in Carthage, to the late Clayton T. and Pearl B. Metcalf. He was a graduate of Carthage Senior High and a lifetime Carthage resident. On Feb. 8, 1938, he married Eva Grundy, who survives. Clayton served in World War II from 1943 to 1945, in England, France, Belgium and Germany. Upon his return from service, he opened Metcalf Auto Repair and in 1961, he established Metcalf Auto Supply. Clayton led an active community life, serving on the Carthage City Council, Carthage School Board, Carthage Board of Public Works and the Carthage City Park Board. Clayton was a founding member of Broadview Country Club, a member of the Carthage Rotary Club, a member of the First United Methodist Church, Carthage, and was an original director on the Board of Southwest Missouri Bank. His life was enriched by years of hunting, fishing and gardening which influenced his early involvement in being a part of the Carthage Sportsman League and the development of the Kellogg Lake Recreation Area. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Eva Metcalf; one daughter, Melanie Jane Hicks, Springfield, Mo.; two sons, Clayton Thomas Metcalf III and wife, Watha, Golden, Mo., and Peter Craig Metcalf and wife, Debbie, Carthage; six grandchildren, Matt Metcalf, Dusty Hicks, Misty Hicks Clemens, Clay Metcalf, Craig Metcalf and Mac Metcalf; seven great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the First United Methodist Church, Carthage. The Metcalf family will receive friends immediately following the service in fellowship hall. Graveside committal services will be held in Park Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. following the visitation. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Boyd Jr., Douglas Crandall, Garry Denney, Ernest Goswick, Robert Hamer and Kenneth Woolley. Memorial gifts are suggested to the First United Methodist Church, Carthage, or a charity of choice. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Knell Mortuary, Carthage.