Max Eugene Metzger, 73, died Monday December 14, 2015. He was born March 5, 1942 in Wabash County, IN to the late Howard F. and Mable I. Metzger. Max and his wife owned Metzger Farm Drainage. He enjoyed Model Railroading, and was a member of Tri-State Locomotive Club and a member of N.M.R.A.

Surviving are his children, Benjamin (Sue) Metzger, Daniel (Carmen) Metzger, Martha (Jeremy) Hamblin, 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter, sisters, Edith (Paul) Whitesell, Carolyn Metzger, Mariann (Fred) Riddle. Max was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years Alleyne, who died December 10, 2015, a sister, Joanna Metzger, and a great-great-grandson

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday December 21, 2015 at Covington Memorial Funeral Home 8408 Covington Rd. with calling one hour prior to service. There is also calling 2-6 p.m. Sunday, December 20, 2015 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials are to the Wounded Warrior Project.