JACK HARRIS COLE Jr HICKORY- Jack H. Cole Jr, 79, passed away on April 1, 2015. Born Dec. 14, 1935 to the late Jack H. and Elizabeth Cole in Mecklenburg County, NC. He was a loving husband, father and Pawpaw. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a son, Ricky L. Cole. He leaves behind a loving wife of 48 years Judy Cole; children Charlene Floyd, Jackie Brown (“Jr”), and Jerry Cole; grandchildren, Robin, Josh, Steven, Cody, Ashley, and Keely; and 6 great-grandchildren. A gathering will be held Monday, April 6, 2015 at 1 pm at Catawba Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully request all memorial be made to Foothills Service Project, PO Box 86, Rutherford College, NC 28671. On-line condolences may be made at www.catawbamemorialpark.com Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations are providing professional services to the Cole Family.