James "Jim" Lee Metzger

James "Jim" Lee Metzger, age 83, of Wagoner, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, April 7, 2025. Born on December 11, 1941, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Jim was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Jim's educational journey began at Washington Elementary, continued through Alice Robertson Jr. High, and culminated at Muskogee Central High School. On September 30, 1959, he married the love of his life, Janet Kay Broaddus, in Muskogee. Their marriage spanned over 65 glorious years, filled with shared experiences, love, and treasured memories. Jim's professional life included a stint at Continental Trailways before he ventured into entrepreneurship by establishing his own construction business, Jim Metzger Construction, from which he retired in 2023. His passion for life was evident through his hobbies, which included riding horses, calf roping, knife making, and tinkering with old cars. Above all, Jim cherished the time spent with his family. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Wayne Metzger. Jim leaves behind his devoted wife, Janet, of their home; his daughter, Valerie Michals (David), of Evans, Georgia; his sons, James R. Metzger, of Wagoner, Oklahoma, and Jay W. Metzger (Pam), of Kirbyville, Missouri; his grandchildren, Payden Metzger (Stephanie), Lane Metzger, Katie Metzger, Racheal Berry (Ethan), Cortney Metzger, Kaitlin Michals, and Christopher Michals; his great-grandchildren, Brinly Metzger, Jett Metzger, Jaylee Metzger, and twins, Colt and June Berry; along with other family members and friends. Jim Metzger's legacy of love, dedication, and passion for life will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to know him. He will be deeply missed but forever remembered in the hearts of his family and friends. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 3-5 PM at Cornerstone Funeral Home. A celebration of Jim's life will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 11 AM at Cornerstone Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Donnie Echols officiating. Interment will follow at Three Rivers Cemetery in Okay, Oklahoma. Pallbearers for the service will include Payden Metzger, Ethan Berry, Lane Metzger, Randy Broaddus, Christopher Michals, and Robert Broaddus. In lieu of flowers, in Jim’s honor, please donate online to the American Kidney Fund @ https://give.kidneyfund.org/.

James "Jim" Lee Metzger

December 11, 1941 - April 7, 2025