Carroll “Bud” L. Metz, Jr, age 79 of Marion, passed away on March 5, 2016 at Marion General Hospital.
He was born on May 18, 1936 to the late Carroll L. Sr. and Elma J. (Rubins) Metz in Marion, Ohio. On August 19, 1956, Bud married Mary Darlene Billett in Marion, Ohio.
He served our country in the United States Army. He was a member of the VFW Post #7201 and #3313, Elks #32, American Legion Post #162, and Moose Lodge #889. He was a retired Yardmaster from the Erie-Conrail Railroad after serving 44 years.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Mary Darlene and a brother: Roy Metz.
Bud is survived by a son: Douglas A. Metz; two daughters: Vicki (Paul) Craycraft and Kathy (Craig) Flickinger all of Marion, OH; five grandchildren: David (Amanda) Craycraft, Tim Craycraft, Joe Craycraft, Bryce Flickinger and Brooke Flickinger; two great grandchildren: Kendall and Harper.
Bud was an avid Cleveland sports fan where he followed the Browns, Indians, and Cavs. He rarely missed the opportunity to watch his favorite player, LeBron James, even when he was not a Cleveland Cavalier. Bud was also a lover of golf where he loved to play with all the guys at Kings Mill several times a week and watch the sport at the professional level, especially the Masters Tournament of which he never missed a minute of coverage. One of Bud’s favorite memories was when he was stationed at Fort Gordon near Augusta, GA and attended all four rounds of the 1960 and 1961 Masters Tournament. Bud, however, loved most to follow and support his grandchildren in their many sporting events and other activities. Bud will truly be missed by his family and friends.
Friends may call at the Boyd-Born Funeral Home on Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 5-8pm. Funeral Service will be held at the Boler Center, 590 Forest Lawn Drive, Marion, OH on Friday, March 11, 2016 starting at 11 am. Burial will follow service in the Marion Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to the Danny Sipes Memorial Scholarship Fund, in care of Marion Community Foundation or to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com.
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