Kenneth Metz Obituary
BELPRE—Kenneth Allen Metz, 87, of Belpre, OH, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV.
He was born June 17, 1938, in Leatherbark, WV, son of the late Cleo Edward and Dola Mae Epling Metz. Kenneth was a U.S. Marine Veteran and the owner of Metz and Sons Construction in Belpre. He was a man of faith and a big believer in God. He loved being with his family, antique cars and guns and going antiquing with Donna.
He is survived by 2 sons, Jeff and Patty Metz of Belpre and Noel and Stacey Metz of Cutler; Grandchildren, Samantha Metz (Kristina Garland), Kyle and Devan Metz, Lucas Metz, Nikki Metz, Emily and Blake Kidder, Wyatt Metz (Maria), Bradley and Celly Long and 6 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Carrie Metz; son, Marcus Metz; first wife, Norris; second wife, Donna.
Private graveside services will be held at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Mineral Wells, WV.
Arrangements have been entrusted to White Funeral Home in Coolville, OH.
You are invited to sign the online guestbook at ehwfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2817 Fifth Street, Coolville, OH 45723
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