Roy Clinton Metcalf

Excerpts from a note written September 13, 2008

…Our adventures trying to attend Roy’s funeral. Earle had called as soon as he saw the notice in the paper. We originally planned coming to Cy-Fair, but decided to come to Tomball graveside service instead. We did come to the grave side service. As a matter of fact, Roy was late, as he often was but Juanita (Nita) and two old ladies, Earl and John and I held a service for Roy. It lasted 2 ½ hours and the temperature was 109. We...

Originally written 3/22/08, excerpts from original posted with permission

My grandfather has always been a source of inspiration: through war and through peace, everything I’ve heard about him leaves me in awe. The man I know is a retired, 80 something man who seems wholly average at first glance. Soon though, you notice that he can’t go anywhere without running into somebody who knows him. As a younger child, I took his stories in stride. Sure, names of friends sounded very...

Written 1/13/06, posted with permission
Paw-Paw
A while ago I made a list of every single person I know. Then, I went through and found the most influential person in my life. Not only are you at the top of my list, but you are also number one when it comes to being an inspiration in my life and having the most influence on me.

One of the reasons I appreciate you is because you are like a grandfather,father,and friend all in one to me. You spoil me as your youngest...

Written 9/4/08

Dear June, Carol, Ronny, Cathy, David and family,

When I heard that Roy had passed away today, I felt as if someone had knocked the wind out of me--I just loved him so much! As I have prayed for you, I have also thought about all that Roy (and June!) have meant to the Robertson family over the almost 21 years we have been members at JVBC. I can't think of any one family that had a greater impact on our spiritual growth at church than Roy and June, so I...