James Dale Fruit

FRUIT, JAMES DALE “Jimmydale, Bubby,” age 50 of Holly, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 in Marathon, Florida. He was born on October 12, 1971 in Pontiac to parents Jim and Joyce. Jimmydale was the owner and operator of Family Water Conditioning. He enjoyed hunting and was an avid racecar driver. More than anything, he loved his three boys, spending time with his family, and his faith. Jimmydale is survived by his better half in love, Jennifer Densmae; sons: James Fruit, Joseph Fruit, and Jacob Fruit; mother, Joyce (the late Doug) Douglas; siblings: Darlene (Robert) Fruit-Gootee and Sheryl Sager; niece and nephew: Jamie Gootee and Zachary Gootee; great niece and nephews: Aubrie, Paxton, Noah, and Bear; uncle Woody Fruit; aunt Jenny (David) Roberts; and cousins: Wally Fruit, Bobby Fruit, and Kristi Fruit. He was preceded in death by his father, Jim Fruit; niece, Jodie Gootee. A funeral service will take place at 1pm on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at COATS FUNERAL HOME – CLARKSTON. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 17th from 3-8pm and on Wednesday, May 18th from 2-8pm. Interment at Ottawa Park Cemetery in Clarkston. Please consider making a memorial donation to the Fruit Family’s GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses (https://gofund.me/f92ae3df).  

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