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Joe Cole Obituary

COLE, Sr., Bishop Joe Paul Celebration of Life Service for Bishop Joe Paul Cole, Sr., of Decatur, GA, will be Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at 11 AM; Bethesda Cathedral, 1989 Austin Drive, Decatur, GA 30032. Pastor Allen J. Smith, Officiating. Bishop Stewart Reese, III, Pastor. Remains instate at 10 AM. A wake service will be held Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 from 7 PM - 8 PM; Thankful Apostolic Deliverance Temple, 1060 Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta, GA, 30316. He is survived by his children, Joe Paul Cole, Jr, George Allen Cole (Cheryl), Pamela Y. Taylor (Always Son-in-Law Teddy Taylor), and a host of grandchildren. Willie A. Watkins Historic West End Chapel. (404) 758-1731.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Dec. 31, 2019.

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Gloria Miller

January 2, 2020

Rev. Cole was a wonderful man, and a family friend for half a century. He will be truly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Deacon Arlester Benton

January 2, 2020

With deepest sympathy to the Cole family. Prayers are with you.

Monica Wheeler

January 1, 2020

To the entire Cole family, may God give you all strength during this very difficult time. With deepest sympathy. Love, Monica and Aleeya Wheeler!

Min.Mary/Shalonda Nash

January 1, 2020

Min.Mary Nash sends her love you have her deepest sympathy and well wishes may god continues to keep and bless you during your time of transitioning

Min.Mary/Shalonda Nash

January 1, 2020

Min.Mary Nash sends her love you have her deepest sympathy and well wishes may god continues to keep and bless you during your time of transitioning

Keela Nash

January 1, 2020

My deepest condolences to the Cole family. May God give you all strength during this difficult time.

The Staff of Willie A. Watkins, Inc.

December 31, 2019

Offering our deepest condolences during this time.

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Wake

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Thankful Apostolic Deliverance Temple

1060 Memorial Drive SE, Atlanta, GA

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Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Bethesda Cathedral

1989 Austin Drive, Decatur, GA

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1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

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