Jacob Lane Metheny, age 47 of Moorefield, WV, passed away Friday morning, October 16, 2026, at his residence. Born on July 16, 1979, in Morgantown, WV, he was the son of Edward Eugene Metheny and Deborah Ann Hoffman Metheny of Old Fields, WV. He graduated from Moorefield High School, attended Marshall University and graduated from Logan Chiropractic School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo..
Above all, he cherished his beloved son, Edison, who was his greatest pride and joy and held a special place in his heart. The love he had for his son was immeasurable and one of the greatest blessings of his life.
He had a true passion for his profession as a chiropractor, but it was his genuine compassion for people and his heart for serving others that truly defined him. He cared deeply for his family, friends, patients, and his community, always striving to make a positive difference in the lives of those around him. For him, helping others was simply who he was.
A die-hard Yellowjacket through and through, he carried an unwavering love and pride for his high school alma mater. His Yellowjacket spirit remained a part of him throughout his life, and he had been serving as the athletic trainer. Once a Yellowjacket, always a Yellowjacket.
He will be remembered not only for the lives he touched, but also for his kindness, generosity, compassionate heart, and the love he so freely shared with others.
He is survived by his cherished and beloved son, Edison Kent Metheny, who was his greatest pride and joy, and his former wife, Elizabeth Metheny, with whom he shared the blessing of their son, a sister, Lindsay Wilson of Moorefield, WV, a brother, Brenton Metheny (Sarah) of Petersburg, a brother, Brian Wilson (Elizabeth) of New Creek, WV, nephews, Seth Wilson (Lydia), Addison Wilson (Kailey), Jason Kenyon, Payton Metheny, Aiden Callixte, Parker Metheny, Sawyer Metheny, great-niece Rylan Wilson, multiple aunts, uncles, and cousins who will forever cherish his memory and deeply feel his absence.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Moorefield Church of the Brethren, 115 Clay Street, Moorefield, WV, with Pastor Wade Armentrout officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made to the Jacob Metheny Memorial Scholarship Fund at Pendleton Community Bank, 402 S. Main Street, Moorefield, WV 26836 in his honor and memory. To offer condolences, share memories, or upload photos in honor of Jacob’s extraordinary life, visit his Tribute Wall at www.fraleyfuneralhome.com and celebrate the impact he made on all those around him.
