John "Bob" R. Cole, age 91, of Acworth, Georgia passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Bob R. Cole was born August 4, 1930 in Chamblee, Georgia to Annie Emma Caldwell Cole and James Cole. Bob was an avid fisherman and enjoyed working in the yard, woodworking and restoring antiques. He and his beloved wife, Peggy enjoyed antiquing together for many years prior to her passing. Bob was honorably discharged from the United States Army where he served faithfully. Bob was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Bob is survived by his children; son, Michael David and his wife Sandy Cole of Dallas, Georgia; son, Robert 'Bobby' Walter Cole of Dallas, Georgia; sister-in-law, Irene Wiggins of Woodstock, Georgia; grandchildren, Brad (Kim) Cole, Chad (Danielle) Cole, David (Brittany) Cole, Crystal (Casey) Duncan, Courtney (Blake) Stewart, Tyler Rogers and his eight great grandchildren.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Peggy Mathews Cole; father, James Cole and mother, Annie Emma Caldwell Cole.
A visitation for Bob will occur Tuesday February 22, 2022 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home. A funeral service will occur following the visitation in the Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Chapel on Tuesday February 22, 2022 at 3:00 PM, 2950 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw, GA 30152. Entombment will follow the funeral service in Pine Ridge Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Bob's memory may be made to The Cherokee County Humane Society, 1015 Univeter Road, Canton, GA 30115.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.winkenhoferpineridgefuneralhome.com for the Cole family.