George Edward Coles

Loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather, George Edward Coles II was passionate for life and helping others. He never met a stranger and could talk about anything to anyone. Married Judy Gilbert in 1983 and partnered with her in all parts of life.

He was born, June 20, 1939 in Toronto, Canada where he grew up working in a family Catering business that had been started by another George Coles, his great, great grandfather, in 1847. Always an individual, with a mind of his own, he chose to leave his family business at 22 years of age and eventually worked his way into four very different careers.

He started his many careers in Advertising in Toronto which took him to Europe and then the States where he spent over 30 years in the Broadcast Business. He joined the US Army Helicopter Corps and stayed in the reserve until 1969.

It could be said that George was a salesman his entire life. With self-developed charisma that led to many lengthy and very personal relationships, he seemed to sail through life with near perfect pitch.

George was always a volunteer and taking on leadership roles. Started in JC’s. He joined the Downtown Columbus Kiwanis in 1982 and later the Dublin and Hilliard Kiwanis.

He volunteered at Dublin Methodist Hospital and Dublin Welcome Warehouse. He was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church for over 30 years where he volunteered in many capacities.

Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 24, 3pm at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1581 Cambridge Blvd, Columbus, OH.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Trinity foundation or The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, www.lls.org.