Mr. Joe Frank Metcalf was the son of Andrew and Ara Metcalf of Panola County. He and his devoted wife, Willena "Willie" Fay Metcalf, were married in Marshall, Texas, on February 6, 1970.
Joe Frank graduated from Tatum High School in 1960 and went on to attend Panola College and then earned a Bachelors of Science degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1967. He worked as a mechanic for Texas Utilities Generating Company for 21 years until his retirement. He also served as president and business manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2337. Over the years, Joe was actively involved in the community where he served with the Tatum Athletic Booster Club, Lions Club, Friends of the Tatum Public Library and the Tatum Volunteer Fire Department.
Joe Frank Metcalf (Dad, Daddy, Papaw) will be remembered fondly as a larger than life character. He was well known for his ability to never meet a stranger and could "talk the horns off a billy goat." He enjoyed collecting all things, especially bartering for junk from a local sale. On Friday nights, he could be found supporting his beloved Tatum Eagles while cheering the Dallas Cowboys on Sundays. Joe's love for the Eagles led him to write the only historical account of Tatum Eagle football, titled "How About Them Eagles: A History of Tatum Eagle Football". He knew a little bit about everything and if he didn't, he would just make something up. Joe was enamored with good books, old western movies, junk mail and an ice cold Coca Cola. He loved indulging all the kids in his life with a little "walk around money" and a special occasion root beer.
Mr. Metcalf is preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter, Emily McCracken.
Memorials:
Tatum Ex Student's Association
Joe Frank Metcalf Memorial Scholarship c/o Citizen's Bank in Tatum, Texas
Joe Frank graduated from Tatum High School in 1960 and went on to attend Panola College and then earned a Bachelors of Science degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1967. He worked as a mechanic for Texas Utilities Generating Company for 21 years until his retirement. He also served as president and business manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2337. Over the years, Joe was actively involved in the community where he served with the Tatum Athletic Booster Club, Lions Club, Friends of the Tatum Public Library and the Tatum Volunteer Fire Department.
Joe Frank Metcalf (Dad, Daddy, Papaw) will be remembered fondly as a larger than life character. He was well known for his ability to never meet a stranger and could "talk the horns off a billy goat." He enjoyed collecting all things, especially bartering for junk from a local sale. On Friday nights, he could be found supporting his beloved Tatum Eagles while cheering the Dallas Cowboys on Sundays. Joe's love for the Eagles led him to write the only historical account of Tatum Eagle football, titled "How About Them Eagles: A History of Tatum Eagle Football". He knew a little bit about everything and if he didn't, he would just make something up. Joe was enamored with good books, old western movies, junk mail and an ice cold Coca Cola. He loved indulging all the kids in his life with a little "walk around money" and a special occasion root beer.
Mr. Metcalf is preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter, Emily McCracken.
Memorials:
Tatum Ex Student's Association
Joe Frank Metcalf Memorial Scholarship c/o Citizen's Bank in Tatum, Texas
Mr. Joe Frank Metcalf was the son of Andrew and Ara Metcalf of Panola County. He and his devoted wife, Willena "Willie" Fay Metcalf, were married in Marshall, Texas, on February 6, 1970.
Joe Frank graduated from Tatum High School in 1960 and went on to attend Panola College and then earned a Bachelors of Science degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1967. He worked as a mechanic for Texas Utilities Generating Company for 21 years until his retirement. He also served as president and business manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2337. Over the years, Joe was actively involved in the community where he served with the Tatum Athletic Booster Club, Lions Club, Friends of the Tatum Public Library and the Tatum Volunteer Fire Department.
Joe Frank Metcalf (Dad, Daddy, Papaw) will be remembered fondly as a larger than life character. He was well known for his ability to never meet a stranger and could "talk the horns off a billy goat." He enjoyed collecting all things, especially bartering for junk from a local sale. On Friday nights, he could be found supporting his beloved Tatum Eagles while cheering the Dallas Cowboys on Sundays. Joe's love for the Eagles led him to write the only historical account of Tatum Eagle football, titled "How About Them Eagles: A History of Tatum Eagle Football". He knew a little bit about everything and if he didn't, he would just make something up. Joe was enamored with good books, old western movies, junk mail and an ice cold Coca Cola. He loved indulging all the kids in his life with a little "walk around money" and a special occasion root beer.
Mr. Metcalf is preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter, Emily McCracken.
Memorials:
Tatum Ex Student's Association
Joe Frank Metcalf Memorial Scholarship c/o Citizen's Bank in Tatum, Texas
Joe Frank graduated from Tatum High School in 1960 and went on to attend Panola College and then earned a Bachelors of Science degree from Stephen F. Austin State University in 1967. He worked as a mechanic for Texas Utilities Generating Company for 21 years until his retirement. He also served as president and business manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2337. Over the years, Joe was actively involved in the community where he served with the Tatum Athletic Booster Club, Lions Club, Friends of the Tatum Public Library and the Tatum Volunteer Fire Department.
Joe Frank Metcalf (Dad, Daddy, Papaw) will be remembered fondly as a larger than life character. He was well known for his ability to never meet a stranger and could "talk the horns off a billy goat." He enjoyed collecting all things, especially bartering for junk from a local sale. On Friday nights, he could be found supporting his beloved Tatum Eagles while cheering the Dallas Cowboys on Sundays. Joe's love for the Eagles led him to write the only historical account of Tatum Eagle football, titled "How About Them Eagles: A History of Tatum Eagle Football". He knew a little bit about everything and if he didn't, he would just make something up. Joe was enamored with good books, old western movies, junk mail and an ice cold Coca Cola. He loved indulging all the kids in his life with a little "walk around money" and a special occasion root beer.
Mr. Metcalf is preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter, Emily McCracken.
Memorials:
Tatum Ex Student's Association
Joe Frank Metcalf Memorial Scholarship c/o Citizen's Bank in Tatum, Texas
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