He is survived by his long-time companion, Naomi Dewitt; two brothers, James E. Virts and wife Mary of Elk Garden, WV and Allen Virts of Moorefield, WV; one sister, Margaret Coddington of Oakland; nephews, James Virts, Jr. and Jamie Riggleman and wife Rayetta; nieces, Connie Lyons and Nicole Coddington; five great nieces and nephews; and Tyler Dewitt, whom he loved like a grandson.