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COLE Elbert E. "Brad', beloved husband of the late Mae (Wesley) Cole, dear father of Linda Lawhorn Taylor, Diana Phelps Buchanan, Sharon (Mark) Smith, Diane (Paul) Lack, Anita Clement, Steven and Karen Cole, Clifford ""Sam' Phelps, and Lisa (Scott) Barge. Also 17 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of John Cole, Virginia McVay and George Cole. Sunday, April 28, 2002. Age 75. Lifelong resident of Elmwood Place and St. Bernard. Friends may call at the Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Tuesday from 5-9 P.M.. Funeral service Wednesday 11 A.M. at the funeral home. Member of the Teamsters Local 100. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Elmwood Wesleyan Church, 309 Linden, 45216.

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Published by Cincinnati Enquirer on Apr. 29, 2002.

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