Frederick Gene Jewell, 83, of Ravenswood, WV, passed away August 16, 2021, at his home, following a brief illness.

He was born January 31, 1938, in Ripley, WV, a son of the late Charles Walter and Maple Norine (Hoge) Jewell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Peggy O. Jewell; brother, Jim Jewell; sister, Lola Belle Randolph; great granddaughter, Emily Jewell and daughter in law Donna Jewell.

He was a graduate of Ripley High School and the Baltimore School of the Bible. He attended the Ripley Baptist Temple and enjoyed crosswords, auctions and the Jackson County Jr. Fair. He was the former manager of Jewell Tire and Auto Parts. He was retired from Pechiney Rolled Products, Ravenswood, WV, with 34 years of service. He was a member of the United Steelworkers Union, Local #5668 Ravenswood and member of the Cottageville Volunteer Fire Department.

Survivors include his son, Greg Jewell (Joyce) of Ravenswood; daughter, Pamela Miller of Ravenswood; brother, Bill Jewell, of Ripley; sister, Marie Delong of Ravenswood; grandchildren, Robbie Jewell, Benji Jewell, Matthew Nunn, and Stacie O'Dell; great grandchildren, Tyler, Xavier, Dominic, Dustin, and Braylen, along with several nieces and nephews.

Service will be 1 p.m. ~ Friday, August 20, 2021 at Casto Funeral Home, Ravenswood, WV with Pastor Rick Perrine officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery, Ripley, WV. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 19, 2021 and an hour prior to the service Friday at the funeral home.