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1961
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2024
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800 E Watauga Ave
Johnson City, Tennessee
Ricky Metcalf Obituary
A Logger's Prayer
"Be with me Lord throughout this day, May your breeze be gentle today,
To keep the tree's from falling my way.
Lord, hold up the logs while I boom them down, It sure is good knowing you're around.
Lord, may your mountains not be so steep as I drive down with a big load behind my back
and only a prayer beneath my feet."
JOHNSON CITY - Ricky James Metcalf, 62, Johnson City, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center, following an apparent heart attack.
Rick was a native of the Ernestville Community of Unicoi County, and had been a resident of Johnson City for most of his life. He was a son of the late Robert James and Eula Mae Roberts Metcalf.
Rick was the Co-Owner of Metcalf Tree Service, the company he and his late wife Mary founded and have operated for over forty years. He loved big logging jobs, especially cutting danger tree's on TVA lines. Rick was also an avid hunter and fisherman.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Heatherly Metcalf, who passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, and a brother, John Dale Metcalf.
Rick is survived by two children, Richard James Metcalf, Johnson City, and Riketta Danielle Metcalf, Johnson City; four grandchildren, Cadence Metcalf, Raydon Metcalf, Austin Gross, all of Elizabethton, and Mary Katherine Gross, Johnson City; one great-granddaughter, Evie Gross, TX; two brothers, Ronnie Metcalf, Marble Mount, WA, and Robby Lynn Metcalf, Erwin.
The funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 2:00 P.M., from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home.
The graveside committal service will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.
The family will receive friends Tuesday prior to the service from 12:00-2:00 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home.
Memories and condolences may be shared at www.appfh.net.
Appalachian Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 800 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City, TN 37601, is honored to serve the Metcalf family. (423)928-6111
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Amanda Salyer
February 5, 2024
I knew Rick and I knew Mary through my friends Ketta and Ritchard. They believed in hard work family and the Lord. My condolences, to all the family.
Amber Tester
January 26, 2024
I just heard of your father's passing and I am so sorry to hear of the loss Richard & Ketta y'all are in my thoughts and prayers and if you need anything at all message me on Facebook
Ed Sheffey
January 23, 2024
Rick and I competed occasionally for work in our local market. Rick was always open to mentor younger professionals in the industry and to collaborate on joint projects. We did a few together. He was a man of his word and always kept a bargain. His passing will surely leave a void in the industry and in our professional community.
Keith Holley
January 21, 2024
So sorry to hear of Ricks passing. He was the best tree man I´ve ever seen. I have used him at my home and on the railroad when we had an issue with trees and he and his crew could absolutely be
depended on.
Go rest high on that mountain.
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Rachael Tapp Baber
January 20, 2024
I have known this man for many years. So sorry for the loss of him , he was always such a kind man. He will be missed by many. He and my Daddy Junior were friends for years.
Jeff & Sandy
January 20, 2024
We were customers. Rick had cut trees for us thru out the years, he always did a perfect job for us. Rick and Mary were great people. Our love and prayers go out to the family
Dan Widener
January 20, 2024
Our deepest sympathies for your tragic losses.
Lyndsey Pickering
January 19, 2024
Rick was so kind to me when I got to spend time with him and my dad. I pray the family has peace and holds onto precious memories.
R Drummond
January 19, 2024
Best to Rick:s family. Rick was a great guy, help me out many times.
R Drummond
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