Thomas “Tommy” Roy Metzger, age 73, of Westlake, La., passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, surrounded by those who loved him.
Tommy was born to parents Don and Edith Metzger on Jan. 16, 1950, in Lake Charles, La. He graduated from Westlake high school in 1969 and enlisted in the Navy and served three tours in Viet Nam. He remained enlisted for four years total. After his service he returned home and began working in maintenance supervisor where he stayed for 35 years. He married Sandra Louise Metzger and remained so for 31 years until her passing in 2003. He married Vicki Lynn Williams and they were happily married for 14 1/2 years until his passing.
He was an avid fisherman, golfer, liked telling dad jokes, barbecuing, collecting and shooting guns, going on cruises, spending time with his family at Bundick lake, and he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Thomas is welcomed into heaven by his first wife, parents, half brother, Arthur LeBleu; and his beloved dogs, Sam and Roux, because all dogs go to Heaven.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his second wife, Vicki Metzger; children,Sarah Metzger McClimon (Ryan), Ryan Metzger (Katy), and Matt Metzger (Heather); step-daughters, Dawn Doucett (David) and Ashley Ledford (James); and grandchildren, Dean McClimon, Makenzie Metzger, Scarlett Metzger, Andrew Metzger, Victoria Cornett, Kadynce Doucett, Elijah Doucett, and Ava Ledford.
The family will receive friends at Hixson Westlake Chapel for visitation on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Visitation will resume at Hixson Westlake Chapel on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 10 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m.
Interment will be held at Consolata Cemetery following services.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hixsonwestlake.com for the Metzger family.