Kevin Metzer Obituary

Family-Placed Death Notice

METZER, Kevin KEVIN METZER Kevin Metzer, 19, of Roswell, died December 24, 2009. Kevin had been winning his battle with Leukemia for the past 16 months. Kevin is survived by parents, Rodney and Kathy Metzer of Roswell; brother and sister-in-law, Rod and Morgan Metzer of Roswell; sister, Monica Todd, TX; grandmothers, Janie Metzer of Bryan/College Station, TX and Frances Perkins of Marietta; aunts and uncles, Sharon and John Bowling, TX; Cathy Butler, TX; Russell and Helen Metzer, TX; Tim and Kathy Metzer, NC; Linda Perkins, Marietta. He had many loving cousins, Susan and Craig; Steven and Shannon; Christopher and Christy; Andrea; Brent; Cindy and Zane; Michael and Laurie; Timmy; Courtney and many 2nd cousins. His hand-picked family: Patrick Ellrich, Robbie Plett, Kathy, Brenden, Gavin, Erin, Meghan and Maddy Mikulak. Kevin was preceded in death by his grandfathers: Ernest Metzer, TX; Charles Perkins, Marietta. His great aunt and uncle, Howard B. and Thelma (Aunt Mama) Wilson, Marrieta, and loving friend, Gregg Mikulak. Kevin was born at Northside Hospital. He attended Garrison Mill Elementary, Mabry Middle and Lassiter High Schools, where he graduated in 2008. He was a member of the Varsity Football program where he wore number 79 on the offensive line. He gained recognition for his weightlifting, garnishing the Iron Man award his senior year. He was honored with the Cobb County Touchdown Club Offensive Player of the week for Lassiter High School his senior year. He also wrestled at Lassiter as their heavyweight, winning 2 regional tournaments and finishing twice in the top six in the county wide tournaments. He was named team captain. He received leadership awards in both sports as well as other honors. He loved all Trojans, his teammates, his coaches and his teachers. He moved to Athens in August 2008 where he would attend Athens Technical College. Several days after moving to Athens he was diagnosed with T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He was never able to return to school. He underwent brain and spinal radiation and was in his 16th month of chemotherapy. He had another 9 months of chemotherapy ahead of him. He battled the disease with courage and dignity. He NEVER complained. He was planning on returning to school in the spring 2010. Kevin will be remembered for his big smile and his ability to never meet a stranger. He was loved by adults as well as his peers. He loved running into parents in gas stations, malls and parking lots to "catch up". Friends will be welcomed on Wednesday December 30, 2009 from 4 to 8 pm at H.M. Patterson & Sons Funeral Home, Canton Hill Chapel, 1157 Old Canton Road, Marietta, GA. Funeral services will be at noon on Thursday December 31, 2009 at Mount Bethel United Methodist Church, 4385 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta. Burial will follow at Arlington Cemetery in Sandy Springs. Friends can gather once again to celebrate his life after the burial at North Hampton Clubhouse, Marietta, Georgia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in honor of Kevin to the Lassiter Wrestling Booster Club, c/o Lassiter High School, 2601 Shallowford Road, Marietta, GA 30066. Arrangements by H.M. Patterson & Son, Canton Hill Chapel, 1157 Old Canton Rd., NE, Marietta, Ga. 30068

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Dec. 29 to Dec. 30, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Metzer

13 Entries

RENWICK ROLLE

May 8, 2010

MAY 7,2010 DEAR RODNEY &KATHY WE WERE VERY SAD WHEN WE HEARD ABOUT KEVINS DEATH , WE WATCHED HIM GREW FROM A LITTLE BOY TO A TEENAGER AND THEN TO A YOUNG MAN HE HAD THE QUALITIES AND CHARACTER OF AN IDEAL CHILD ,WE WILL MISS HIM GREATLY AND HE WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS TO YOU RODNEY, KATHY AND ROB STAY STRONG WE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU WHETHER YOU ARE IN THE BAHAMAS OR NOT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR THOUGHTS ,IT WAS REALLY HARD FOR US TO ACCEPT BECAUSE HE WAS SO SPECIAL TO US . WHENEVER HE CAME TO THE BAHAMAS HE CAME LOOKING FOR US FIRST HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMBERED AND WE WOULD KEEP YOU IN OUR PRAYERS WE LOVE YOU KEVIN BUT JESUS LOVES YOU BEST J.R ACTION WATERSPORTS (ACTION, MARR, RENWICK, DEVON AND THE CABLE BEACH CREW) KEVIN IF THERES A JET SKI UP THERE, SAVE ONE FOR ME, (SMILE) LOVE YA ACTION 2010

Audra Clay

April 19, 2010

Rod and Kathy: I never had the privilege of knowing and loving Kevin as you have, but from the stories you've told me that is most definitely my own loss. He was such a force and a ray of light for you. I'm honored you've shared your stories with me and I hope to hear many more. I hope I can be as wonderful of a neighbor to you as you've been to me. God Bless.

Terry Williams

January 6, 2010

Rodney,
Its been many years but I really hurt for you today. My family's prayers are with your entire family.

Justin Ware

January 5, 2010

To The Metzer Family..

My heart and prayers travel with you through this very sad time. Just know that Kevin is now with His Grandfather Up above. I know Uncle"Bubba" will see him through untill it's your time to join them. Please hold your faith tight...Sympathy be with you all...

Justin D.Ware
Grandson Of Doris Metzer Utecht

richard garcia

January 5, 2010

dear rodney and family
i want to let you know that you are in my prayers and thoughts. the loss of a child is always hard.

January 1, 2010

Dear Kathy,Rodney and Family,
We were shocked and saddened to hear of Kevin's death. I still think of him as a little boy playing in the neighborhood-from all that's been said about him,he must have grown up to be a wonderful young man.
You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Debbie and Bob Stanley

Janet Newcomb

December 31, 2009

Oh Rodney

What a shock to see that you and your wife lost your son. What a handsome young man, with so many of the Metzer features in his face. Please know my deepest sympathies are with you and the entire family. The lose of a child must be so great, and to lose anyone young affects all who knew him. Sending you my love and I pray that God gives you the strength to get through this difficult time.

Land Rover North Point

December 30, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Eli Lopez

December 29, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with Kevin's family and friends in this difficult time. At this time of sorrow, may these truths sustain you. He will always be as close as a memory, and the God of all comfort will always be as close as a prayer. Deepest Sympathy.

December 29, 2009

Rod and Kathy our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Kevin was truly a joy to be around and to coach , his smiling face will be missed , but he will never be forgotten, he has given us all something we will never forget. May god bless all of you in these times.
Love Coach Dennis and Kathy Rodenroth

December 29, 2009

Our family is praying for your family in these days of shock and mourning for Kevin. He will be sorely missed.

Much love,
The Young family
(Zach Young)

Renea Hunter

December 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

December 29, 2009

Rodney, Kathy, and Rod- It is so neat to hear all of the things Kevin's friends have to say about him. It sounds like he was such a neat young man. Although his life was cut short, he made a HUGE impact on so many people. They say it is not in the amount rather the impact. Know that he will always be with you. Always talk about him, remember him, and cherish the memories that you have...the smile that everyone remembers will now depend on you! He will be missed dearly and it will be painful, but know he is in no pain.
Thinking about you always, Monica

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