Kenneth Alfred Metten, 75, of South Charleston died Saturday, July 22, 2000 from injuries received in a motorcycle accident on Greenview Road, South Charleston.
He was an employee of Kanawha County Schools for the past 12 years, was a W WII Navy veteran, received a purple heart in the Pacific Theater, and was a member of the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768. He was formerly employed at NASA for Bendix Corp. in Cocoa Beach, Florida.
He is survived by his: 3 Sons: Robert Metten of Jupiter, FL; William F. Metten of South Charleston, WV; Andrew Metten of South Charleston, WV; 1 Brother: William E. Metten of South Charleston, WV; 8 Grandchildren; 7 Great Grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens, Cross Lanes, on Thursday, July 27, 2000 with military graveside rites given by the Alum Creek VFW post #4768. Friends may call on Wednesday, July 26, 2000 from 7 to 9 PM at the Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek.