Robert Mitchell Metcalf's Obituary
Robert Mitchell Metcalf III (Bobby) passed away peacefully at his home on July 22, 2015. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert Mitchell Metcalf, Jr and Lorraine Newton Matthews Metcalf and by his sister Sally Metcalf Borders. Bobby leaves his brother Newton, sister-in-law Barbara, nephew Newton (Corrie) and nieces Becky Wilson (Jay) and Paige Borders. He also leaves great nephews and nieces, George¸ Kate, Connor and Sadie and his good friend and neighbor, Beverley Marrero. A fifth generation Memphian, Bobby attended East High School and graduated Memphis University School. He attended the University of North Carolina and graduated Southwestern at Memphis (Rhodes College). He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Bobby worked at the Book Shelf, International Harvester and was co-owner of Green Earth Garden Center in Bartlett. An avid reader, handball player, BMW rider and Midtown fixture, Bobby made many friends. Following Bobby’s wishes a Memorial will be held at a later date. The family requests that any memorials be made to the Memphis Humane Society.
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