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Anthony A. "Pete" Cole

1935 - 2016

Anthony A. "Pete" Cole obituary, 1935-2016, Fort Valley, VA

BORN

1935

DIED

2016

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Dellinger Funeral Home - Woodstock

157 North Main Street

Woodstock, Virginia

Anthony Cole Obituary

Anthony A. "Pete" Cole, 80, of Fort Valley, VA, passed away peacefully January 25, 2016 at the UVA Medical Center surrounded by his family.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, January 29 at 2 p.m. at Antioch Church of the Brethren in Woodstock. Reverend George Bowers will officiate.

Burial will be private in Sunset View Memorial Gardens in Woodstock.

Pete was born March 3, 1935 in Oakton, VA to the late Thomas Cole and Audrey Caton Cole.

Pete was an avid sportsman since childhood and loved to hunt and fish, as well as all types of shooting that involved his hand-loading. He was a life member in the National Rifle Association and the North American Hunt Club.

Pete retired in 1998 after 47 years working in the automotive business of Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz and Toyota. In 1998 he retired from Parson's Chrysler.

During retirement, he enjoyed car racing, crossword puzzles, and spending time with his family.

Pete is survived by his loving wife, Mabel I. Cole; seven children, Terri Brandon (Joe) of Woodstock, Dwayne Cole (Cheryl) of Leonardtown, MD, George Smith of Anacortes, WA, Deborah Bennett of Green Bank, WA, Thomas Smith of Lake Stevens, WA, Lawrence Patrick Smith of Oak Harbor, WA and Anthony Smith of Arlington, WA; grandchildren, Cole Brandon and Marissa Brandon of Woodstock, and Anthony Cole and Michael Cole of Leonardtown, MD; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, all of WA; brother, Gary Cole of McLean; and sister Marian Morris of Partlow.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Edwin and Leonard Cole.

Pallbearers will be Cole Brandon, Joe Brandon, Dwayne Cole, Larry Barton, Tommy Messer and Mack Gill.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Dellinger Funeral Home in Woodstock.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Fort Valley Fire Department, c/o Russ Adams, 7088 Fort Valley Road, Fort Valley, VA 22652.

Online condolences may be left at www.dellingerfuneralhome.com

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Published by Northern Virginia Daily on Jan. 27, 2016.
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Pete was my first boss at Winchester Toyota years ago. I always admired him and the way He could handle any situation and stay calm! I always loved him as a person and mentor! I am deeply saddened to hear that he has left this earth. Please accept my Condolences on your loss.

Lisa Boyce

Friend

July 19, 2016

Mabel, we are deeply saddened by the loss of Pete. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

Dana and Ben Kruszka

January 29, 2016

Mabel, Terri and Dwayne our thoughts and prayers are with you. Wish I could be with you.
Butch

Butch

January 29, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Cathy Shell

January 27, 2016

May God grant your loving family peace during this sad time.
The Echaniz Family

January 27, 2016

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116: 15

PC

January 27, 2016

Mable my prayers are with you, Terri, Dwayne and the rest of the children, family and friends.I have known Pete and you for at least 48 years. He was a wonderful husband, father, and friend. God will be with you and the family always.Joyce, Connie, Donnie, Dwight & Pam

Joyce Chavira

January 27, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with Joe and the family. We are sorry for your loss.
Mark, Brian, Rosa and Karen

January 27, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Tom & Lynda Estep

January 27, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with Pete's family. May God grant each one the peace that only He can give during this difficult time.

Sonny and Nancy Tamkin

January 27, 2016

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