Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Age 72
Erwin Cole
Murfreesboro, TN
Mr. Erwin Alton Cole, age 72 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at his residence.
Mr. Cole was a son of the late Charles Monroe, Jr., and Ruth Bailey Cole. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Monroe Cole.
He was a 1965 graduate of MTSU with a B.S. in Accounting and was an avid bass fisherman. Mr. Cole was the owner of Erwin Cole Enterprises and A Space Mini Storage in Murfreesboro.
Mr. Cole is survived by his wife of 50 years, Martha Cole; two children, Charles Cole and Carrie Groce and her husband Chris, all of Murfreesboro; two grandchildren, Olivia and Garrison Groce; and one sister, Marcia Burney and her husband Jim of South Harpswell, ME.
Visitation with the family will be Friday from 4 until 8 p.m. at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. Bro. Owen Ivery will officiate. Burial will follow in Republican Grove Cemetery in Murfreesboro.
Memorial donations may be made to Hillview Baptist Church, 3113 Lascassas Pike, Murfreesboro, TN 37130.
An online guestbook is available at www.woodfinchapel.com.
You are missed greatly. The fish do not bite as readily or boat run as smoothly since you left for your eternal home.
Melinda and Robert Russell
January 14, 2016 | Smyrna, TN
You are greatly missed E.
Wish little Rosemary could have met you.
Chris Groce
January 13, 2016 | Murfreesboro, TN
My condolences to Erwin's family and friends. I attended High School with Erwin and liked him very much.
Bruce Weigman
January 19, 2015 | Las Vegas, NV
Martha, We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Jim & Zadie McClanahan
January 18, 2015 | Murfreesboro, TN
Sincere Sympathies to his wife, family and his friends. Erwin was a classmate at Brunswick High and we shared the same Homeroom. Sending healing and comforting vibes. Hugs for comfort.
Maurice R Breton
January 18, 2015 | Lehigh Acres, FL
Martha, I was so sorry to read about Erwin's death. My prayers are with you and your family.
Janice Beard
January 17, 2015 | Murfreesboro, TN
Martha, you and your family are in our hearts and prayers. Erwin was very dear to us and will be greatly missed by all.
Craig & Pam Odom C & O Marine
January 17, 2015 | White Bluff, TN
I am very grateful for knowing Erin and will always treasure our past times as fishing friends and partners. We had some good times that will always be treasured.
Lawrence McConnell
January 16, 2015 | Dunnellon, FL
David and I are sorry for your loss.
You are in our prayers.
Janice and David Arnold
January 16, 2015 | Murfreesboro, TN