David was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was devout in his faith and loved serving the Lord. David retired from the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country for 18 years during the Vietnam war and Desert Storm. He was awarded numerous medals and awards; he was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant Airman.
He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years Kathleen Metzger; children, Timothy Metzger and Tammy Metzger; brother, John Metzger & wife Joy; as well as many other loved ones and a host of friends.
David is preceded in death by his parents and stepson, Benjamin Hutchison.
A Rosary for David will begin at 10:30am, with a Liturgical Mass to begin at 11:00a, Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Livingston, Texas, with Fr. Paul Kahan, SVD officiating.
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Kevin and Joni Berkel
Valdosta, GA Wednesday, January 29, 2025 From his time in Valdosta, GA until now he enjoyed a great conversation with everyone he met. A true Catholic gentleman and brother Knight of Columbus. We will miss Dave.Douglas Palmer
Onalaska, TX Wednesday, January 29, 2025 R.I.P.Solita Collard
Livingston, WY Sunday, January 26, 2025 Dave was a good friend to Russ and I. Dave was a true Patriate, he loved our country. Dave served our countrySpending 20 years in the airforce. Most caring person. Alway doing for others, very generous with his time.
We will miss our visits with him. He would drive his golf right to our front porch, we would sit for long conversations, mostly about politics. He was true freind
Solita Collard and Russ Johnson
Darin La Bay
Livingston, TX Thursday, January 23, 2025 I got to know Dave from being an Escapee. He ran the bingo games. I ended up spending some time last fall at the park and enjoyed eating with him at the annual fish fry fund raiser for the Care Center. Dave was very much involved with his church and community. Dave reached out to me for my contact information before we left to go to Arizona. Dave and I never spoke after we left, my loss for not reaching out to him. He will be greatly missed.