Death date: Oct 6, 2009
Irving (Irv) A. Metz, Jr., of Memphis, died after a brief illness at St. Francis Hospital on October 6, 2009. Irv, a native of Helena, Arkansas was born November 25, 1916. He was a graduate of Helena High School, Class of 1934 and Read Obituary
Irv was one of my husband’s commanding officers in the Phillippines in World War II.Bill and I visited him and Annabelle in Memphis many years ago.We kept in touch with Irv by e-mail. After my Bill died 6 years ago, Irv and I continued to corre
Irv was my friend and teacher to whom I owe my career in journalism, research and a hundred other things. He was my mentor in chamber work,editing, writing, management But most of all a true and endearing friend. I will miss him more than words can expr
Irv became a dear friend & neighbor when Jennifer & I bought our first home. Irv kept up with our family for 30 years. He was kind and one of the sharpest men we ever met. A true gentleman.
