Charles H. Metzger, Jr., 85, residing in Palm City, departed this world May 6, 2017 to be with the Lord in Heaven. Beside his bed were his wife Sandy and their three boys. He was born in Rochester, PA Nov. 4, 1931. Charles was preceded in death by his father Charles Sr., his mother Ethel, his older sister Alice, and younger brother Douglas. He was survived by his younger sister Linda. He graduated from Penn State College studying business. This is where he met his sweet heart Sandra Shirley Heckmann. They have three sons and daughter-in-law's Daniel and his wife, Susan (MT), David and his wife, Holly (MN), and Douglas and his wife, Joy (NC); seven grandchildren, Jessica, Lucas, Drake, Derek, Peter, Jeremiah and Grace and two great grandchildren Owen and Jax.

Charles, also known as Chuck, had a successful career at IBM, retiring as a well respected sales executive. Sandy and Chuck had an endearing marriage of 64 years. They enjoyed an active retirement full of golf, tennis and friends at Monarch Country Club in Palm City. Chuck served as president of the HOA for a time. They were devoted believers and very active in the church. He also volunteered with Samaritan House for Boys where he was a member of the board.

There will be a memorial service at 10:00 AM on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the Forest Hills Funeral Homes Palm City, FL.

For those who wish, contributions may be made to the Samaritan Center for Young Boys and Families, 1490 SE Cove Road, Stuart, FL 34997 or at 772-287-4123 in Charles' memory.

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