Joseph Metzler

The Rev. Joseph C. Metzler passed away Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge.
He was born Jan. 12, 1918, in Hamilton, Ohio. He was Honorably Discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1945. He was also retired from General Motors in Ohio with over 30 years of service.
He was preceded in death by three wives, Ruby Melton, Jeanette Frederick and Ruth Roach; parents, Joseph A. and Mayme Metzler; and one grandson, Brian Barnes.
Surviving the Rev. Metzler are four children born to him by Ruby Melton, Kenneth Metzler and Karen Smith both of Hamilton, Ohio, Lawrence Metzler of Ramona, Calif., and Lianne Huling of Bitter Creek, Tenn.; grandchildren, Daniel Barnes, Joseph Barnes, Alicia Hall and Brandon Huling, Derrick Miller, Wanda Alexander and Kenneth J. Metzler; two special grandsons, Johnny Farris and Bobby Creech; two special nephews, Johnny Farris and Bobby Creech; many great-grandchildren; and step-children whom he dearly loved.
Joseph was a much-loved musician and singer, well known by many in Roane and Morgan Counties.
The family received friends Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, from 5-7 p.m. at Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg. Funeral services followed at 7 p.m. Gravesides services were held Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014 at 1 p.m. in Maple Grove Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Ky.
Schubert Funeral Home, Wartburg was in charge of arrangements. On-line condolences can be made to www.schubertfuneralhome.com