He was born on October 29th 1955 in Minden, WV and graduated from Collins High School in Oak Hill, WV in 1974.
In his life, he worked as a welder at Ohio Brass, as a coal miner with New River Coal Company, was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Park Service after 28 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Alva Lee Fruit and his lifelong partner, Jacqueline Britton.
He is survived by his three children, Jonathan (Shalane) Britton, Melissa Baird, and Steven (Brittany) Fruit; his three brothers Vernon Lowe, Freddie Fruit, and Percy Edward Fruit; his sisters Brenda (Raymond) Frith, Katie Fruit, and Auneka Fruit; his grandchildren Hunter and Patience McCoy and Lincoln Britton. Along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Audwin was an avid fisherman, hunter, and gardener. He was active in the community’s youth sports leagues for years and was caring and giving to all that knew him. And more than anything, he loved his grandchildren.
A visitation will be held Saturday May 8th from 12-2pm at Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home 350 W. Maple Ave Fayetteville, WV. With a memorial service to immediately follow.
Due to Covid-19 guidelines for those wishing to attend services, everyone must wear a mask and practice social distancing.
Friends and family may send words of comfort to the family at www.doddpaynehessfuneralhome.com.
Dodd-Payne-Hess Funeral Home, Fayetteville, will be assisting the family.
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