Trenton, New Jersey
TRENTON - Local jazz great, Johnnie Coles, 89, departed this life to be with the Lord on Thursday, Mar. 24, 2011, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton.Johnnie was a native Trentonian born to the late John W. Sr. and Virginia Lacy Coles. He was also preceded in death by his...
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Dear Andria, Johnnie (III), and Family, My deepest sympathies on the loss of your Father and family member. Your former neighbor and Our Lady's school friend.
Yvonne Gomes LaMons
July 15, 2011 | Southern, NJ
My sincere condolences to the Family of Mr. Coles. He was a neighbor of mine for many years in Lawrence. He was a great pianist and a great friend. He will be greatly missed!
Patricia Smith
April 17, 2011 | Trenton, NJ
My sincere condolences to the Family of Bro;Coles. Had the pleasure of traveling to New Orleans with Mr. Coles on a couple occasions what a class act he was always a smile and cheerful hello from him each day.He will be missed.He lived his life to the fullest.PLAY ON JOHNNY!!!!!
Eli Woodson
March 31, 2011 | Trenton, NJ
I worked with Johnny for many years at the Department of Insurance. He was the kind of real gentleman you don't see any more and a sweet, wonderful man who I will always remember with great fondness. My condolences to his family and friends.
Jean Bickal
March 31, 2011 | Trenton, NJ
To the Family of John W. Coles, Jr.
Sincere condolences are extended in the loss of a classy gentleman and a talented musician. His buddies who went before him are tuning up their instruments getting ready for a heavenly jam session. It'll be a blast! You'll have some precious memories.
Sincerely, Lynn & Clint Gibson
Lynn & Clint Gibson
March 31, 2011 | Trenton, NJ
... Extending our most heartfelt sympathy to all of you Coles, Rosses and other family members -- on the passing of Brother Johnny.
Always Love,
Doyal, Cheryl and Kathryn Siddell
Doyal Siddell
March 30, 2011 | Hillsborough, NJ
To all relatives of Mr. Coles, especially Johnnie (III) and Andria, my deepest condolences.
Eric Walker
March 30, 2011 | Henderson, NV
I SPENT MANY FRIDAY NIGHTS AT ODETS WITH JOHNNY AND WARREN. THEY HAVE ADDED MANY PLEASENT MEMORIES TO MY LIFE. I KNOW JOHNNY WILL HELP THAT JAZZ BAND IN HEAVEN.
MY SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. JANE ROBINSON
March 30, 2011
The passing of Johnnie Coles has delt all of us a sad loss. Floence and I his family and his many many friends will miss him so. As stated often John was a dapper classy man with the personal appeal to go with his talent. He will be rememberd aways.
Only Forever Jack and Florence
March 29, 2011