Claud Thomas McDermitt, 79, of West Columbia, WV, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at his home.

He was born July 10, 1945, in West Columbia, WV, a son of the late Straud and Vina (Lewis) McDermitt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty McDermitt; brother, Robert McDermitt and one sister, Virginia Wears.

Claud was a graduate of Wahama High School. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era and was a retired Mechanic from Gavin Power Plant with 30 years of service. Claud was a member of the American Legion Post #140, New Haven, WV, and enjoyed farming, gardening, working on Machinery, hunting, and fishing.

Survivors include his children, Tom McDermitt and wife, Sarah of Maryland, Beth Knapp and husband, Chris of West Columbia; sister, Marjorie Rogers of Henderson; and four grandchildren, Colin and Declan McDermitt and Emma and Sophia Knapp.

Graveside service will be 1 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2025, at Kirkland Memorial Gardens, Point Pleasant, WV, with Pastor Donnie Dye officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Stewart Johnson V.F.W. Post 9926, Mason, WV, American Legion Post 140, New Haven, WV, and American Legion Post 0039, Pomeroy, OH.

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

Arrangements are under the care of Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, WV.