Charles D. Metcalf (Chuck), 85, of Louisville, KY passed away at his home on Friday, January 13, 2023. He was born on November 24, 1937 to Ralph and Lois (Starbuck) Metcalf of Blandinsville, IL. He spent his early years attending schools in IL before joining the Army in the Military Police Division serving in Korea alongside his dog, Rex. After serving in the military he moved to Louisville where he started his career with General Electric. On October 20, 1967, he married Donna Rice. They celebrated their 55th anniversary in 2022.
Chuck is survived by his wife, Donna Metcalf; sister, Beverly Rudolph (Bill) of Naples, FL; sister-in-law, Connie McKinney (Len) of Louisville; niece, Tally Reeverts (Sarah) of Sutton, MA; nephews, Derek Reeverts (Kim) of Gainesville, FL, Eric McKinney (Kirsten) of Lexington, KY; and two great nephews, Judah Reeverts and Dane Reeverts. Chuck was well known by many for his love of animals of which he had many throughout his life.
Visitation will be at Newcomer, East Louisville Chapel (235 Juneau Drive) on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm and at Eastwood Baptist Church (16122 Eastwood Cut Off Rd) on Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 10 am until the service time at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Grove Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville, KY.
Donations in Chucks name may be made to Hosparus Health(c/o Development Department, 6200 Dutchmans Ln, Louisville, Ky 40205) or the Kentucky Humane Society(241 Steedly Drive, Louisville, Ky 40214).