Gerald Melvin Metro, 75, of Crab Orchard passed away Sunday March 14, 2021 in Berea.  Born March 19, 1945 in Pontiac, Michigan, Gerald was a  son of the late Melvin & Lucetta Knickerbocker Metro.  A self employed carpenter, Gerald enjoyed  woodworking and was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Heidi Sue Rice, a son in law, the late David Rice, and two sisters, the late Betty Crichton & the late Barbara Kellogg.

His survivors include his wife, Wanda Taulbee Metro,  a daughter, Tracey (Spencer) Huebshman of Lancaster, a brother James (the late Becky) Metro of Alabama, and 5 grandchildren, Tecumseh, Kyra, Tahlia Huebshman, Noah (Kayla) Rice & Hannah Rice.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Ramsey-Young Funeral Home by Mr. Spencer Huebshman with burial following in Paint Lick Cemetery.  Pallbearers will be Spencer, Tecumseh, Tracey & Kyra Huebshman & Noah Rice. Visitation will be from 1—3 PM Saturday at the funeral home. In accordance with state mandates facial coverings are required to attend services. Friends  and family may leave condolences or special memories on his tribute page at www.ramsey-young.com