Walter D. Metcalfe

Walter Donaldson Metcalfe (Walt) passed peacefully on 14 December 2024. Born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania on 6 March 1932, to Wilbur and Beatrice Metcalfe, he was the youngest of three brothers (Ed and Tom) and was affectionately known as “Peewee”. After completing high-school, Walt joined the US. Navy and served in the Pacific during the Korean War. In the Navy, Walter developed a lifelong love of the sea.

Upon leaving the Navy, Walt worked across the country in the defense industry from Aerojet in California to Electric Boat in Groton, Connecticut before finally landing at Lockheed, Georgia. Upon leaving Lockheed, Walter and Else settled in Smyrna, Georgia, moving to Cumming Georgia upon retirement from Jones Refrigeration where he was a draftsman.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and devoted wife, Else (Schultz). He leaves behind three daughters, Chris Arthur, Marcia Outler, Ann Green, a son Matt Metcalfe, 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Walter will be remembered for his stories growing up with friends such as Philly Bongiorno and Squirrel, his creative building skills, a passion for craft beer and love of pool.

A celebration of life will be held at a future date.