John Cole Jr.

Dr. Cole was an excellent teacher and surgeon. I had the distinct pleasure of working with him this past summer. His passion for his patients and duty to serve the public was admirable. His teachings, mentorship and legacy will not be forgotten.

Jobil and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy at the loss of your beloved husband,father and grandpa. I will surely miss cutting his hair and talking to him. I always enjoyed our conversations, as he was a brilliant man and knowledgeable on so many subjects. He was also one of the best docs I have ever gone to.
May God hold you in His arms and comfort you in this time.
Love,

Jobil,

I will always remember Dr. Cole with great fondness, especially his wonderful sense of humor, sincerity and warmth. He never let on how many of his own physical challenges he surmounted, and through them all was always such a genuinely kind man with a great spirit. He clearly adored you, and this steadfast display of love in itself was a gift to us all. He will be greatly missed. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Mrs. Cole,

I am saddened to learn of Dr. Coles untimely death. You both were wonderful to work for, I have many fond memories of him. Know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Deepest sympathies. Many fond memories of
young Jack growing up in Va. Beach.

My deepest sympathy to both Dr. Cole's family and his VA family as well.
He was an excellent role model for younger physicians and Medical students and a great teacher to everyone on the healthcare team who cared for his patients.
He will be greatly missed.
His legacy will live forever.

My heartfelt sympathies go out to all of Dr. Cole's family. I had the privilege of being treated by him many many years ago and the privilege of working with him at the V.A.M.C. in the operating room and clinic. He truly loved working with the veterans as well as their families. He was a wonderful teacher to all he worked with. He did tell some wonderful,"long winded stories" that we all got a laugh out of.He was one of a kind and will be missed greatly. He spoke often of his family and I...

Dear Cole family,
I was fortunate to work with Dr. Cole back when T&A's and myringotomies were daily inpatient procedures on the old 7 West pediatric unit at RMH. He was a friendly, kind, compassionate physician and always respectful of the nurses. I considered him a friend. May God bless and comfort all of you during this sad time.
Daphne Hollie Huffman RN

To the Cole family,
I am deeply sadden to hear of the news of Dr Cole's passing. As a kid I had many a hearing examine at the McClanahan Street facility (I can envisioned myself in the waiting room reading Highlights magazine in 1968 to early 1970's). He was an excellent doctor and a very up beat, positive person. He left a very positive indelible impression on me and undoubtedly on many others. I had the good fortune to know his three children at North Cross School in Roanoke....