Earle Eugene Cole Jr.

Earle Eugene Cole Jr. was born on February 9, 1974 to Earle Eugene Cole Sr. and Lydia Ann Cole in Mobile, AL. He departed this life on October 13, 2025 at the age of 51. He united with the Greater St. John Baptist Church at an early age.
Earle was lovingly known to many as "Punkin" and "Earle the Pearl". He was a beloved son, father, brother, uncle and friend. His joyful spirit and unforgettable smile left a lasting mark on everyone he met.
From a very young age Earle showed a passion for baseball. He became known for his incredible talent as a left-handed pitcher. Off the field he was the life of every room - a natural jokester whose humor brought smiles and laughter wherever he went. Earle also had a deep love for motorcycles and could often be found riding with that signature smile that could melt any heart.
He leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted parents; Earle Eugene Cole Sr. of Mobile, AL and Lydia Ann Cole of Stockton, AL; one daughter, Destiny Smith of Jacksonville, FL; two brothers, Harry Henderson III of Stone Mountain, GA and Damien Cole of Stockton, AL; four sisters, Delores White of Boston, MA, Tabatha Cole of Gulfport, MS, Tiffiny (Terrance Sr.) McGlaurin of Bay Minette, AL and Victoria Williams of Bay Minette, AL; a devoted friend and caretaker, Nikki Evans; seven aunts, Irene Morrissette, Bertha Evans, Mary Ann Wilson, Dianne (Lester) Dale, Levenia (Kenneth) Smith, Lonnie Washington and Dorothy Nettles; two uncles, Willam (Betsy) Cole Sr. and Johnson Cole, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.