Virgil L. Metcalf, 63, of La Porte, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Fountainview Terrace - La Porte.
Virgil was born in La Porte, IN, on September 25, 1952 to Kenneth and Catherine (Schrader) Metcalf.
On March 10, 1972 in La Porte, he married Georgia "Jo" Sullivan who preceded him in death. Surviving are his beloved children, Carrie (Ivan) Harris of La Porte, Valerie (Mark) Lucas of Kingsford Heights, Jason (Michelle) Metcalf of La Porte, and Amanda (Lee) Swanson of Warren, MN; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Marlene Bedell; brothers, Dennis, Terry, Bernie, Kenny, Gerald, and Lawrence Metcalf; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Georgia "Jo" Metcalf; 2 grandchildren; and sister, Sharon Schlicker.
Virgil worked as a truck driver for K.L. Chempak, Inc. He loved antique tractor pulling, bowling, and taking care of his lawn and flower garden.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Rev. James Leonard Johnson officiating. Burial at Kingsbury Cemetery will take place at a later time.
A time of visitation will be held from 4-7 PM on Friday, August 19, 2016 and from 10 AM until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.