Perry Lee Cole
1939 - 2017
Perry Lee Cole
1939 - 2017
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BORN
1939
DIED
2017
Perry Cole Obituary
Perry was born on August 28th, 1939 to his parents Mark and Wilma (Williams) Cole.
He was married 59 years to Freda Jean (Butler), his high school sweetheart.
Perry is survived by his wife Freda; brothers Tim (Marsha) Cole and Bill Cole; five children Clay Cole, Tipton; Rachelle (Brian) Harlow, Michigan; Annette (Jesse) Malston, Kempton; Don Cole, Sharpsville; Jill (Cole) Butler, Indianapolis; nine grandchildren Adrianne Harlow, Benjamin (Jenee) Harlow, Shanna (Nate) Conner, Trent (NaShanta McQuay) Cole, Amanda (Dustin) Coop, Jenna (Brandon) Ludlow, Dalton Cole, Kortney Butler, Kinley Butler; daughter-in-law Shirley Cole, and lifelong best friend, Terry Lorts.
He lived in Sharpsville his entire life, Perry was a 3rd generation owner and highly skilled butcher of Cole's Meat Processing for 65 years before retiring in 2004. Perry then worked alongside his cousins Barb and Tracy Cole for Cole's vegetable market. Perry was a successful Little League coach for over 10 years and coached girls' softball as well.
Perry was preceded in death by his sister, Natalie (Cole) Young.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Rock Prairie Church (421 Ash St, Tipton, IN 46072)
Services will be held Tuesday November 14th, 2017 at 12:00pm with visitation from 10:00am until time of service at Ellers Mortuary and Cremation Center, Webster Street Chapel with Pastor Kevin Carr officiating. Interment will follow at Normanda Cemetery.
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Deni Suszek
November 16, 2017
Rachelle, we're so sorry to hear of your Father's passing. No words from earthly beings can completely console you, only embrace. So I hope you can feel the embrace of our prayers for you and your family during this time of sorrow.
November 14, 2017
The whole family is in our thoughts and prayers today as you honor our friend today. We love you all and appreciate you so much! May God bless you and wrap His loving arms around you during today and the difficult days ahead.
Mark and Carla Hanson
November 13, 2017
We are very sorry to hear of Perry's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim and Nancy Peters
Fulvio Lanzo
November 13, 2017
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all...
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Tammy Padgett
November 11, 2017
Freda, I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband Perry. My prayers are with you and your family in the days ahead. I am here for you if you need to talk. I love y'all and miss y'all. Please take care and do call if you need anything. ❤❤
Linda Mladenoff
November 11, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers from Michigan are with you all... Dennis & Linda Mladenoff
Geneva Cook- Fennell
November 11, 2017
Freda, so sorry to hear about Perry's passing, just letting you and the family know that you are in our prayers. I know the Cook family have fond memories of Perry .. again our sympathy and prayers.. Gen (Cook) Fennell
November 11, 2017
So sorry to hear this prayers for Freda and the whole family.
Lee and Barb Flick
Bret Lovegrove
November 11, 2017
To the Cole family: Very sorry I heard of the passing of Perry. He was a good hard working man and father to all his kids. I got to know Perry a few years back and learned quickly how good of a person he was. He would have done anything for you! God Bless Freda and the kids. Bret.
kevin smith
November 11, 2017
Freda and family: Prayers for you during this time. I have fond memories of times with Perry. So sorry for your loss. Kevin & Lisa Smith
jon & janice kellam
November 11, 2017
Freda and family: We are sorry to hear of Perry's passing. You have our sympathy at this difficult time. With our love and prayers Jon and Janice (Hethcote) Kellam
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