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Conway… Reverend Troy Lane Metzner, 55, husband of Ellen Phillips Metzner for 32 years, passed away Tuesday, July 24, surrounded by his loving family. Born January 14, 1963 in Akron, OH, a son of the late Charles Edward Metzner and Iris June Pinach. He later met and was united in marriage to Mrs. Ellen Phillips. Troy served as a minister for 24 years. During his time in the Ministry, Troy's faith and dedication to serving the Lord and sharing the love with others lead him to serve many churches faithfully throughout his time. Troy served as a minister for Centenary and Central United Methodist Churches in Marion County, SC, Clinton United Methodist Church in Sally, SC, Union United Methodist Church in Conway, SC, Centenary United Methodist Church, Conway, SC, Bethlehem and Prospect United Methodist Churches in Hartsville, SC, before eventually moving to Chesterfield County in July 2017 to minister at Zion and Zoar United Methodist Churches in Pageland, SC. In his free time, Troy enjoyed piloting his remote control airplanes, playing guitar and singing. Those still celebrating his life include his loving wife; Ellen Phillips Metzner of Conway, SC daughters; Caitlin Metzner (William Floyd) and Kara Metzner (Nicholas Ciaston), grandchildren; Austin and Regan Floyd, brother; Terry Metzner (Sue), Sister; Tracy Shilling (Randy), and many nieces and nephews, all of Ohio. A celebration of Life Memorial Service officiated by, Leslie McIver, will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, 606 Beatty Street, Conway, SC 29526 The family will receive friends at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel from 2:00 until 4:00 PM Sunday, August 5, 2018. The family request that in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Churches Assisting People, 307 Wright Boulevard, Conway, SC 29526, Street Reach Ministries of Myrtle Beach, 1005 Osceola Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, Shepherds Table, 1412 Gamecock Avenue #A, Conway, SC 29526. THE FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A SPECIAL REQUEST THAT ALL THOSE ATTENDING SERVICES FOR REVEREND TROY METZNER PLEASE WEAR BRIGHT COLORS IN CELEBRATION OF HIS LIFE. Please sign the online guest register at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is serving the family.

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Rev. Troy Lane Metzner

January 14, 1963 - July 24, 2018