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1960 - 2014
 Steven Richard "Rick" Auffant, Sr., 54, of Milton, passed away peacefully and without pain on Sunday, November 2, 2014 surrounded by family and friends at the Emogene Dolin Hospice House after his long brave battle with cancer. Rick was born February 19, 1960 in Worms, Germany to Juan E. Auffant, Sr. and Velma E. Smith Auffant. As a son, brother, nephew, cousin, husband, father and the "young" uncle, Rick was devoted to his family and had many special friends. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time walking in the woods with his loyal dogs. He was employed as a general warehouseman for 29 years and is a member of the Teamsters Local Union No. 175 and a proud member of the IOOF64 brotherhood. He served proudly in the Army as a Military Policeman and continued his service several years as an Army Reservist. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Ona. Rick is survived by his wife and best friend Sherry A., sons Steven Richard (Amanda) Jr. and Aaron Ray, his parents Juan and Velma Auffant, two brothers Juan E. "Johnny" Auffant, Jr. and Joseph (Glenda) Auffant, and sister Sonia "Sissy" (Tom) Perry. Rick has many special nieces and nephews including Heather Shrewsbury, Zack (Christie) Perry, Zebulon Perry, Caitlin Perry, Jessica (Brandon) Armstrong, Alison Auffant Gundy, Jonathan (Dee) Auffant, and great-nieces and nephews Kayla Gundy, Ryan Gundy, Blake Preston, Dylon Perry and Aria Perry, and loving in-laws Harold and Carole Shrewsbury of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as well as many special friends and extended family. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2014 at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Burial will be in Smith Templeton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, 3100 Staunton Road, Huntington, WV 25702 Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 7 condolences.
Mickey&Carlos Vazquez
migda1946@optonline.net
Thursday November 13, 2014 at
10:07 AM
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I'm a second cousin on Ricky's father's side. I haven't seen him since I spent a summer with Velma & John. They were stationed at Fort Dix, New Jersey at that time. I remember him as the cutest little boy. I would like to express my deepest sympathy to his wife and children and to Velma & John. God bless you. Mickey Vazquez
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Juan R. Jimenez (Raymond)
juanra1940@aol.com
Monday November 10, 2014 at
5:34 PM
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Dear Capulin and Velma.
My deepest condolences on the passing away of you son Rick.
Raymond
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Peggy Jarrell
Friday November 7, 2014 at
8:33 AM
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Sherry, may I offer my very deepest condolences to you and your family at this time. Praying the Lord will wrap His arms around you and comfort you with His love and grace. The Lord tells us to lean not unto our own understanding, but trust in Him and He will direct your path. Love and prayers.
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Jim (Dandy) Daniels
Thursday November 6, 2014 at
5:11 PM
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RIP my friend and fellow co-worker your pain thankfully is now over.
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Henry & Brinda Smith
Thursday November 6, 2014 at
1:34 AM
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Life takes us many places and on many adventures. Each has its own perils and risks. We remember the past events with fondness and the riskier the adventure the better the stories told. This last adventure was difficult and long. It will breifly remind us of our own fate. But the truly remembered adventures and stories told before this last one will be the memories of success and good times of a life cut so very short.
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Tabatha
Wednesday November 5, 2014 at
5:22 PM
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Sherry,
I am so sorry for you loss Rick was a wonderful person and will be missed by many. I will never forget watching WVU games at your house he was hilarous. Love and prayers
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Ava and Pete Peters
Wednesday November 5, 2014 at
4:23 PM
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Sherry,
We are so sorry to hear about Rick. May God wrap His arms around you at this time.
Ava and Pete Peters
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