In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Joleen Diehl and significant other Lois Dever of Hartmansville, WV; a brother, Jamie Friend of Accident; a nephew, John “JD” Diehl, III; a number of aunts, uncles and cousins; special friends, Austin and Kaemon Loewy, Sarah Spaid, and Julius and Cheree Yutzy; and his loving and faithful dog, Peaches.