Gene Arthur Jewell , 83, of Letart, WV, went home to be with his Lord and Savior and reunite with his family and friends that have gone on before him on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington, WV, following a brief illness.

He was born September 8, 1939, in Letart, WV, a son of the late Arthur Wesley and Hazel Marie (Manuel) Jewell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William "Bill" Jewell.

Gene was a retired production worker from the Ravenswood Aluminum, with over 30 years of service. He was a member of Board Baptist Church in Letart, where he was active with the choir and other duties that needed to be filled. Gene was also a member of the United Steelworkers Union Local 5668, Ravenswood, WV, and a board member of Graham Baptist Church Cemetery, New Haven.

Gene never met a stranger and loved to socialize with others. He loved attending various functions with the Senior Citizens Center in Point Pleasant and sang in the Jackson County Choir. Gene enjoyed farming, camping, and remained active on the farm where he would often walk around on the hill.

Survivors include his son, Robert Jewell and his wife, Diana of Letart; daughter, Barbara Ricaurte and her husband, Patrick of Grove Port, OH; sister, Marie Cutlip of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Kyle (Jamie), Allison (Jacob), Curtis (Angela); and four great grandchildren, Josie, Nakoma, Cameron, and Colton.

A graveside service will take place Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. at the Graham Baptist Church Cemetery, New Haven, WV, with Pastor Brian Ross officiating. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Letart Community Building.

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