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John Perry Cole Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

Striffler-Hamby Mortuary

4071 Macon Road

Columbus, Georgia

John Cole Obituary

John Perry Cole, Sr. September 11, 1939- January 20, 2008 LAKE HARDING, AL— John Perry Cole, Sr., age 68, resident of Lake Harding, AL., died on Sunday, January 20, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital. Funeral services are scheduled at the Chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Columbus on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, 2 p.m. with Reverend Norman Dunlap officiating. Pallbearers will be Ronny Daniels, Phil Tomlinson, Joe Bross, Fred Chamberlain, Jimmy Lipham, and Ray Brinegar. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Lane, William Wood, Charlie Hudson, J.B. Mize, Bobby McWaters, Kevin Pearce, and Ronald Edwards. Interment will follow at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 from 5-7 p.m. Mr. Cole, son of the late Lewis Hardy Cole and Clara Medlin Cole, was born September 11, 1939 in Atlanta, GA. After graduating from Columbus High School in 1957, he served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corp. Upon leaving the military, he began a career in the plumbing industry and became the owner of Cole Supply Company where he served the community for over 16 years. Mr. Cole was retired from Charter Bank. At the time of his death, he was employed as Senior Loan Officer for Sunshine Mortgage Company. He also faithfully served as former Area Vice President of the Columbus Homebuilders Association. Mr. Cole was preceded in death by three sisters, Faye Cochran, Diane Davidson, and Deborah Vining; and one brother, Louis K. Cole. He is survived by his wife of over 47 years, Germaine Cole of Lake Harding, AL.; one daughter, Jennifer Cole Brooks of Columbus; three sons, Johnny Cole, Jr., and his wife Kim of Suwanee, GA., Kevin Cole of Columbus, and Clark Cole, also of Columbus; three grandchildren, Deven Cole, Brittany Brooks, and Allison Cole. He will be deeply missed by family and friends. The family would like to extend their thanks to the doctors and staff of St. Francis Hospital and Hughston Orthopedic Hospital. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 1300 Wynnton Road, Suite 108, Columbus, GA., 31906. Please visit www.mem.com to sign the guest registry.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Jan. 22, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for John Cole

27 Entries

Paul and Nancy Matos

January 26, 2008

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. With deepest sympathy to the family at this very difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 25, 2008

Germaine, Johnny, Kevin, Clark, and Jennifer, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brenda and Shep Kean (Columbus)

Mary Zimmermann

January 24, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Dwight & Becky Langston

January 24, 2008

Germaine,

John will be missed...his love of life and family is legendary.

God bless you all during this difficult time.

Kathy Massey

January 24, 2008

I am truly sorry for your loss. I worked with John @ Barnett Bank and have worked with him over the years since then. He will be missed by this community and by me. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

Stephanie Merritt

January 23, 2008

Germaine, Johnny, Kevin, Clark and Jennifer
I want you to know that I am thinking about all of you. We will all miss Mr. Johnny very much. Sorry I could not be there with you today. You will all be in my prayers.
Love ya'll
Stephanie Steele Merritt

Elinor & Bill Rowe

January 23, 2008

Germaine, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Tom Cyphers

January 22, 2008

I had the honor of working with John during his tenure with CharterBank. He was a man of intergrity and candor. I have thought of John often and I was very sad to hear of his passing. My best to his family.

Beverly Hammer

January 22, 2008

I am so sorry. Mr. John seemed to be loved by his family and many that he touched. I was happy to meet such a loving family. My love goes out to your family. I will miss seeing yall every day at St. Francis Hospital but I know that Mr. John is not suffering any longer and at peace. Love, Beverly Hammer RN, CDN, Dialysis. Dialysis Clinic Inc. Columbus, Georgia Bevham301@bellsouth,.net

Craig Smith

January 22, 2008

Sorry for the loss , he is great man and loved very much by all and will be greatly missed . I love all of ya'll and give my condolences.

Millie Smith

January 22, 2008

To the Cole Family:
It is difficult to know the right thing to say at a time like this to comfort the family.
I just hope God gives you all a peace that goes beyond understanding and some very happy memories.
Sincerely,
The Smith Family
Dick, Millie Andy & Craig

Julellyn & Jim Motley

January 22, 2008

Germaine, Little Johnny, Kevin, Clark and Jennifer,
Our sincere thoughts are with you and your families as you go through this difficult time. We have always loved Johnny and you. May God comfort all of you during this time of sorrow.

Leslie Posey

January 22, 2008

You will be in my prayers!!

Elaine and Leon Siegel

January 22, 2008

Germaine:
Leon and I were sorry to hear of your loss. May the fond memories of all the good times we've had together comfort you. We are thinking of you.

Cheryl Boyd

January 22, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Ashley Cavender

January 22, 2008

Johnny,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort each of you.
Love,
Jeff, Ashley, Blake and Elizabeth

Pam Vachon

January 22, 2008

Germaine, Little Johnny, Kevin, Jennifer, Clark and Grandchildren please know that my sincere thoughts and prayers are with each of you at this most difficult time. During the 3 years that I worked with John there was never a day that passed that he didn't mention his family. John loved his family very much.
John could always make me laugh and trust me wasn't always trying.
I will miss John greatly.
Please know that I am here if there is anything that I can do.
God Bless each of you and keep you in is embrace during this difficult time.

Dick Valduga

January 22, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to the Cole family. Karen and Dick Valduga

The Hamer Family

January 22, 2008

You are and will remain in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all during these difficult times.

The Hamer family.

Steve Phillips

January 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Brooke Bullard

January 22, 2008

Aunt Germaine, Little Johnny, Kevin, Clark & Jen:
Big John was so special to all of us and was a friend to anyone he met. He will be deeply missed. He was like a true brother and best friend to my own Daddy. They have shared lots of good times together over the years and I know he holds a special place in his heart as well as mine. I know this is terribly hard on all of you. He was a good man, full of laughter and fun. I love all of you and hope you are able to cherish your memories of Big John and know that he is still looking out for all of you. Love, Brooke

Monica Dover

January 22, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Eric Causey

January 22, 2008

My thoghts are with you all during this difficult time.

Roy & Cora Peeples

January 22, 2008

Germaine Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jack and Evelyn Terry

January 22, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. Johnny will surely be missed by all that knew him. God Bless you and your family.