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Main Discussion Area => Flintknapping => Topic started by: tom sawyer on July 08, 2008, 07:20:30 pm

Title: Bill Metcalfe of Killeen TX
Post by: tom sawyer on July 08, 2008, 07:20:30 pm

Just learned Mr. Metcalfe passed away on July 1.  He was a pretty darned good knapper, a showman and a real nice guy.  He attended every MOJAM I went to and was a big part of the how-to's as well as donating some excellent points to the charity auctions.  He'll certainly be missed.

Title: Re: Bill Metcalfe of Killeen TX
Post by: mullet on July 08, 2008, 08:32:58 pm

  Real sorry to hear that ,he was a great knapper. Maybe everybody can get back in Fort Hood now.

Title: Re: Bill Metcalfe of Killeen TX
Post by: tom sawyer on July 08, 2008, 09:14:39 pm

Whats the story with Fort Hood?

Title: Re: Bill Metcalfe of Killeen TX
Post by: mullet on July 08, 2008, 09:28:05 pm

 sent you a PM.

Title: Re: Bill Metcalfe of Killeen TX
Post by: Pappy on July 09, 2008, 01:21:53 pm

Never meet him by have his Video,seemed like a fine fellow.  :)
   Pappy

Title: Re: Bill Metcalfe of Killeen TX
Post by: hornedtoad1939 on July 17, 2008, 11:45:38 am

Yes, Bill died July 1st. To compound this event his wife died June 1st.

His friends are having a celebration of his life on Saturday, August 2, 2008. This will be held at the Retired Sgt's Park on the Lampasas River in Maxdale TX.

The park (also known as Chili Park) is on FMR2670 about 4 miles west of TX195.

Bring your tools, rock and Bill Metcalfe stories.

Title: Re: Bill Metcalfe of Killeen TX
Post by: DirtyDan on July 19, 2008, 11:24:39 am

I have one of Bill's tapes, using the wand percusser.  He was really good.  There is a profile of him in the latest CHIPS magazine.  He will be missed by the primitive arts community.

Dan