Brascal Bassett "B.B." Cole Jr.

Brascal Bassett "B.B." Cole Jr. obituary

Brascal Bassett "B.B." Cole Jr.

Upcoming Events

Dec

11

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Trinity Methodist Church

301 Marine Blvd., Jacksonville, NC 28540

Send Flowers

Dec

11

Memorial service

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Trinity Methodist Church

301 Marine Blvd., Jacksonville, NC 28540

Send Flowers

Only 6 hours left for delivery to next service.

Brascal Cole Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Jones Funeral Home - Jacksonville on Dec. 4, 2025.
Retired Colonel Brascal "B.B." Cole Jr., USMC passed December 3rd, 2025, with his loved ones at his bedside. B.B. was born February 24, 1943, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Ethel, and Brascal Cole Sr. In life he served as a Marine Aviator before honorably retiring.

He is preceded in death by his infant sister Patsy Cole.

He leaves behind the love of his life Nancy Cole of 59 years; son B.B. Cole III (Lisa); daughter Meredith Morton (Steven); grandchildren Cole Jordan (Liliana); Katelyn Cole, Christopher Cole, Christina Wethington (Travis); great-grandchildren Cole Jordan Jr., Percy Wethington, and many loving siblings, nieces, and nephews.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Brascal's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Brascal Cole's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Upcoming Events

Dec

11

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Trinity Methodist Church

301 Marine Blvd., Jacksonville, NC 28540

Send Flowers

Dec

11

Memorial service

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Trinity Methodist Church

301 Marine Blvd., Jacksonville, NC 28540

Send Flowers

Only 6 hours left for delivery to next service.