James Metzger

Mr. James Allen Metzger, 55, of Atlanta, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Emory University Hospital.James was born July 21, 1963 in Anna, IL, son of the late Maurice and Charlotte Phillips Metzger. He graduated from Medical University of South Carolina with a Masters of Science in Nursing. He worked with Emory Healthcare Systems as the Director of Enterprise Staffing. James was instrumental in implementing the International Nurse Program in 2016. He won the Daisy award for nurse leader in late 2018. Other awards include: the President Appreciation Award of North Central Georgia for 1998/1999, G.O.N.E (Georgia Organization of Nurse Executives Award) in 1998-1999 & 2002-2003 and Keystone Award Club Support Rotary Club of Peachtree City in 2002-2003.Survivors include his spouse, Jonathan Aresta Metzger; children, Nikki and Darren Ellis, Christopher Metzger, and Stephanie Metzger; grandchildren, Ethan, Emma, and Jude Ellis; a brother, Victor Metzger; and sisters, Peggy Williams and Carolyn Lemaster and several nieces, nephews and extended family members.In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Metzger.James was an exceptional person who could light up a whole room with his presence. He will be missed by so many loved ones and friends.Memorial services to celebrate the life of James Allen Metzger will be held on June 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna, Illinois. Interment will be in the Anna Cemetery. Friends may call after 9:00 a.m. until the service hour at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. In lieu of flowers, we are currently creating a scholarship in memory of James for The International Nurse Program that he created in 2016. These funds will help nurses start a new life here in the United States. Visitation Service Tuesday, June 18, 2019,9:00AM-11:00AM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Memorial/Funeral Service Tuesday, June 18, 2019,11:00AM Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Homes 301 West Spring Street Anna, Illinois 62906 Cemetery Service Tuesday, June 18, 2019,11:30AM Anna Cemetery West Davie Street Anna, Illinois 62906