Elmer Metcalf

E. Leamon Metcalf

A funeral service is scheduled for 10 am, Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Tabernacle Baptist Church for E. Leamon Metcalf, 86, who passed away on Friday, April 13, 2012 in Roswell. Pastor Jerry Beaver will be officiating with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery.

Elmer was born July 9, 1925 in Elida, NM to John Carroll Metcalf and Effie May Graves. His parents preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his daughter Ruby Jean Currin in 2006 three brothers, two sisters, three grandchildren and one greatgrandchildren Jessie Ann Arnold Metcalf after 45 years of marriage and Helen Payton Arnold.

Elmer is survived by his wife Marie Metcalf of the family in Roswell daughters Bobbye Heron and husband Ron of Garland, TX, Georgia Haynes and husband Roy of Artesia, NM and Susan Stevenson Webber of Georgia soninlaw John Currin of Dalton, GA sister Lucille Nunnly of Roswell seven grandchildren, twentyeight greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Elmer was a lifelong resident of Roswell and a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. He retired from Armstrong Construction as a foreman after 45 years. Elmer was highly respected by all people he came in to contact with. He was the most wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle and great greatgrandfather. He will missed dearly by all knew him.

Pallbearers will be Forest Metcalf, Jerry Metcalf, Roy Lee Ridgway, Dave Bilmier, Kim Talbott and Dale Berry. Honorary pallbearers will be Ron Heron, Ray Haynes, Cary Roberson, Robert Rankin, Leslie Ridgway, Mike McGuffey, Heath Metcalf, James Mason, Jerry Nunnally and Marion Metcalf.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com

Visitation

Ballard Funeral Home
910 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
8:00 to 7:00 pm

Service

Memorial Service

Tabernacle Baptist Church
115 W. 11th
Roswell, NM  88201
Thursday, April 19, 2012
10:00 am

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203