Rodney William Metzer, Sr.

Rodney William Metzer, Sr., 68, passed suddenly at home on July 18, 2023.  Rodney was born in Bryan, Texas and lived in the Atlanta, Georgia area for more than 30 years.  He moved to Colleton River Club in Bluffton, South Carolina in 2013.  For the last ten years, Rodney enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and being with his friends.  Rodney was a graduate of Texas A & M University, working more than 30 years in various capacities for Coulter Electronics/Beckmann Coulter.

Rodney is survived by his wife, Kathy, of 41 years; his son, Rod Jr., grandchildren Mason and Amelia Metzer; his sister Sharon Bowling and husband John;  his brother Russell Metzer and wife, Helen; his brother Tim Metzer and wife, Kathy; nephews Christopher Bowling (Christy), Brent Bowling (Marissa), Michael Butler (Laurie), Steven Metzer (Shannon), Tim Metzer, Jr (Cheyenne); Jeffrey Brookshire (Marielle), Michael Brookshire, Randall Brookshire (Ashley),  along with nieces Cindy Hendershott (Zane), Andrea Bowling (Tucker Wilkinson), Susan Newland (Craig), and Courtney Baker (Blake). He is also survived by numerous great nephews and nieces along with loving dogs Dallas and Cowboy.

Rodney is preceded in death by his son, Kevin C. Metzer, grandson Kevin W. Metzer, mother Janie Metzer, father Ernest Metzer, and sister Cathy Butler.

A celebration of Rodney’s life will be held at Sauls Funeral Home on Simmonsville Road in Bluffton on Friday, August 4, 2023, at 4:00. A second celebration of his life will be held at Arlington Cemetery in Sandy Springs, Georgia, on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 1:00.  After the memorial service, he will be buried beside his son, Kevin.  Rodney’s wishes were those attending his celebration to dress in casual attire. Following the service in Sandy Springs, a gathering will be held  at Proper Hop Taphouse on 587 Atlanta Street in Roswell.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Rodney’s memory to the American Heart Association.

American Heart Association
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