He was born on September 5, 1940 in Springfield, the son of the late Charles Edward and Evelyn Irene (Courtney) Cole. He married Donna Warford on March 28, 1964.
Mr. Cole retired as an industrial engineer for U.S. Motors in Philadelphia, MS. He was a very active Cub Scouts Leader and coached his sons’ youth baseball and football teams. He enjoyed gardening and traveling and was very interested in geneology. His greatest joy in life was spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife Donna and his two sons Charles (wife Tracy) Cole, Jr. of Peoria, IL, and Jeffrey (wife Debbie) Cole of Morton, IL, and 6 grandchildren, Charlie (wife Maria), Matt, Logan, Taylor, Haden, and Thomas.
Services are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, Springfield, where visitation will be held on Sunday, May 24, 2015 from 2 to 5 pm. Additional visitation will be held on Monday, May 25, 2015 at Jerseyville United Methodist Church, 1200 S. Liberty St., Jerseyville, IL from 10 am until time of the funeral service at 12 Noon. Following the funeral service at the church, burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery in Jerseyville, IL.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com where tributes and condolences may be left for the family.
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