Richard J. KMETZ

I just learned that Mr Kmetz passed away last March. I have many fond memories of him as he was my contact to come and sing for the "Keenagers" of Grove Avenue Baptist Church. I will miss him, but I believe he would not want to return from his heavenly home. God Bless the family and friends. With love, Patsy Butler

I continue to cherish the memorable thoughts of my friend Dick. Please know that I regularly keep you, his beloved family, tucked in thoughts and prayers.
--Floyd McConahy

I met Dick through a mistaken email connection and thoroughly enjoyed our exchanges. Dick prayed for my friends with cancer and faithfully sent greetings to my husband and I for our birthdays and wedding anniversaries. He certainly loved his Ethel and family members. I hope he is by her side. The world was a little better having Dick in it. I will miss him.

I will miss my brother Dick without a doubt, but I know he is where I would rather be and that makes me happy. Knowing Ethel is there also is icing on the cake! GOD bless his family and all the friends who will miss his smiling face for a time. With love, Sarah Stokes

My heart breaks every time I think about how I will never get to speak to or hug Mr. Kmetz again. He was so special and dear to our family. There was just something about him that reminded me of my own father; it must be his deep love for the Lord, which spilled over to everyone else. I deeply mourn his loss and can only imagine what his precious family must be feeling. I rejoice in the fact that he is free from the burdens of this world, and is able to praise eternally our Lord and...

We were so sorry to hear of Dick's home-going, but know He is rejoicing with the Lord at this moment. We first met him when we moved to Richmond and joined GABC. He and Ethyl were special to us and we shared a lot of great times with them. After we retired and moved to Oklahoma, we continued getting his Emails and his great cards. We enjoyed renewing our friendship during visits to Richmond in the past few years and we will miss him.
God bless you all. May you love and serve Him...

Bro. Dick was a wonderful, fine, Christian man. He and Ethyl were sweethearts, how we loved them. While at GABC he and Ethyl were always taking us out to Sunday lunch. We truly enjoyed their fellowship. Than since retiring some 10 years ago, he was constantly sending us Christmas, Birthday and Special Days Cards. He loved to keep in touch through the computer. We will miss him! But we know just where he is....he is talking with Jesus and enjoying the fellowship of all those Saints in...

I am truly sorry for your loss. Mr. Kmetz great grandson is telling me of his passing. Death is always difficult for the loved ones, while he will be missed, he was loved by many. He is in a better place, a happy place, with is wife, his heavenly father, and still has the ability to bring the family closer. Such a tradgedy. Chris you truely blessed to have been a part of his life. I know he will forever live on in your heart!

Judy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad but am thankful he was able to be a part of your family for such a long time. You were truly blessed to have been able to travel with him and enjoy the time you spent with him. I know you will miss him and I pray that wonderful memories of a loving father will help ease the pain of his passing.