James A. Mettler, Sr.
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James A. Mettler, Sr., 87, of Bainbridge, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 at his home.
He was born June 27, 1932 in Ross County, the son of the late George and Lela (Thornton) Mettler.
In 1950, he graduated from Bainbridge High School.
On Aug. 18, 1952, he married Hazel L. Southers Mettler, who died, March 25, 2016. They are parents of James (Sandy) Mettler, Jr., Bob (Vicky) Mettler, Julie Spangler and Peggy (Tim) Cleland; grandpa of several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a brother to Marilyn Spindler.
In addition to his parents and wife, Jim was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Gary Spangler; brothers, Francis, George and Jack Mettler; and a sister, Rita Grubb.
He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He retired from the Mead paper mill. During his lifetime, he was a member of the Bainbridge Masonic Lodge 196, the Bainbridge Volunteer Fire Dept. and Paxton Township trustee. Jim was the best fish fryer for the Bainbridge community for decades, frying for the PV Boosters, PV Youth League, PV football games, meet the teams and the fire department. Jim enjoyed fishing, mowing and watching his grandkids play sports.
A private graveside service will be held in the Bainbridge Cemetery at the convenience of the family, with Mike Reed officiating. No calling hours will be observed. The Smith-Moore-Ebright Funeral Home of Bainbridge is serving the family.
The family would like to send a special thanks to the National Church Residences Hospice. The family request contributions be made to the Hospice at 681 East 3rd Street, Waverly, Ohio 45690.
Those wishing to sign James’s online Book of Memories may do so at www.ebrightfuneralhome.com.
He was born June 27, 1932 in Ross County, the son of the late George and Lela (Thornton) Mettler.
In 1950, he graduated from Bainbridge High School.
On Aug. 18, 1952, he married Hazel L. Southers Mettler, who died, March 25, 2016. They are parents of James (Sandy) Mettler, Jr., Bob (Vicky) Mettler, Julie Spangler and Peggy (Tim) Cleland; grandpa of several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a brother to Marilyn Spindler.
In addition to his parents and wife, Jim was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Gary Spangler; brothers, Francis, George and Jack Mettler; and a sister, Rita Grubb.
He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He retired from the Mead paper mill. During his lifetime, he was a member of the Bainbridge Masonic Lodge 196, the Bainbridge Volunteer Fire Dept. and Paxton Township trustee. Jim was the best fish fryer for the Bainbridge community for decades, frying for the PV Boosters, PV Youth League, PV football games, meet the teams and the fire department. Jim enjoyed fishing, mowing and watching his grandkids play sports.
A private graveside service will be held in the Bainbridge Cemetery at the convenience of the family, with Mike Reed officiating. No calling hours will be observed. The Smith-Moore-Ebright Funeral Home of Bainbridge is serving the family.
The family would like to send a special thanks to the National Church Residences Hospice. The family request contributions be made to the Hospice at 681 East 3rd Street, Waverly, Ohio 45690.
Those wishing to sign James’s online Book of Memories may do so at www.ebrightfuneralhome.com.