Robert Paul Fruit, Jr., died peacefully October 9, 2022 with loved ones at his side. Born July 2, 1937, at home on N. Ohio St. in Columbus, Bob was the first child and son of Robert Paul Fruit, Sr. and Florence Louise (Kelley) Fruit. They preceded him in death.
Bob attended Park School in Columbus. He was baptized when he was 16 in the river at Rolla, Mo. He graduated from Cherokee County Community…