William Virts

William Russell Virts, 66, of Swanton died on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. Born on October 14, 1948 in Oakland, he was a son of the late William Russell Sr. and Dorothy Helen (Beeman) Virts. He was a self-employed truck driver, having driven for over 45 years. Bill had also been the owner of a used car business for a number of years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and playing the guitar. 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. Friends will be received at the C & S Fredlock Funeral Home, P.A., 21 N 2nd St., Oakland on Friday, September 11th from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, September 12th at 11 AM with Pastor Mark Weeks officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Oakland. Memorial donations may be made in care of Naomi Dewitt, 17778 Maryland Highway, Swanton, MD 21561.

Service Information