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Bradford Michael "Bradley" Cole

Bradford Cole Obituary

SULLIVAN - Bradford "Bradley" Michael Cole, infant son of Andrew and Amanda Cole was born stillborn at 3:37 P.M. on June 2, 2011 at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A private graveside service will be held on June 6, 2011 at the Marrowbone TWP Cemetery in Bethany, IL. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. He is Survived by his parents, Andrew and Amanda "Powell" Cole of Sullivan, IL; paternal grandparents, Brad and Heidi Cole of Sullivan, IL; maternal grandparents, Michael and Betty Powell of Sullivan, IL; great-grandparents, Shirlene Cole, Don and Nancy Jeffries, also many Aunts and Uncles and Cousins. Bradley was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandfather, James E. Cole and his aunt, Rachel M. Powell. He will be loved, cherished and missed until the day we are reunited in heaven. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review/

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review on Jun. 5, 2011.

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Heidi Cole

June 8, 2011

Forever in our hearts

June 6, 2011

Amanda and Andrew Junior and I are so sorry for your loss. Hold each other and comfort each other and God will take care of you. Love ya Junior and Kim Helms

June 6, 2011

Very sorry for your loss guys you are in my thoughts and prayers,

Tamara Wunder

June 6, 2011

Dear Powell and Cole families, My heart goes out to you. I have been thinking about all of you during this rough time. May God comfort you, give you peace, and surround you with his love. I will be praying for y'all.

Rodney and Roxanne Miller

June 6, 2011

Dear Amanda, Andrew and families, We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Cheri Cochran-Wood

June 6, 2011

Amanda, Andrew, Betty, Mike, Heidi, Brad, and all the family--you are in our prayers every day. I have no way of understanding the horrible pain you are going through just know that I have cried with you every day since it happened. I pray that some how you will find a place of peace. Until then, let your friends and family hold you up and love on you.

June 5, 2011

I am here for all of you.No words I can say I know will not help the pain that you feel.But know my heart is broken for all of your families and if i could take it all away and make it better i would but i am praying for you all to find understanding in the midst of this storm.when there is no right answers or there is no words to comfort know so many are praying for you and love you and are here for you.Aunt Melissa

Becky Nixon

June 5, 2011

I know the pain you are feeling, May your family and friends surround you with love and support through this difficult time. Your angel will always be watching over you. With deep sympathy.

Rosemary Mignano

June 5, 2011

Dearest Amanda and Andrew, I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you. Your little angel will always be looking down on you from above until you are together again.

Lisa (Durbin) Tate

June 5, 2011

Dear Brad and Heidi and family,
No words can express how sorry I am for your loss. May God hold you close in your time of grief. Sending all the hugs and support possible,

Ronda Seboldt

June 5, 2011

May the love of friends and family help carry you through this difficult time. Lean on God for comfort and strength.

Eric and Nici Wright

June 5, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Eric & Nici Wright

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