Clarence Herman Fox , 81, of Ravenswood, WV, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Camden Clark Medical Center, Parkersburg, following a brief illness.

He was born January 15, 1941, in Cottageville, WV, a son of the late Clarence O. "Bus" and Gladys Opal (Hunt) Fox.

Herman was a 1959 graduate of Dunbar High School in Kanawha County. He had previously worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Mountain State Construction Company and would later retire from Union Carbide with 25 years of service. Herman was an accomplished musician who loved singing and playing country music. In his earlier years, he played in a group he loved, called, Country Cousins and was a member of the River Rats in Ravenswood. He also enjoyed racing Go-Karts where he won the West Virginia State Championship and watching other auto racing.

Survivors include his loving wife of 36 years, Norma Jean (Armstrong) Fox; daughter, Terri Welling and her husband, Troy of Given; stepson, Roger Hinzman of Ravenswood; brother, Ivan Fox and his wife, Beth of Dunbar; two grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

A visitation for the public will be held from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, WV followed by a graveside service at the Independence Cemetery, Sandyville.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.castofuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, WV.