Robert Cole Sr.

Born on May 18, 1947, in Morgantown, West Virginia, Robert was the son of the late Coy O. Cole and Mary Frances Butcher Cole.

He was preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Sherrie Cole Morris, and his sister, Colleen Cole Kinney.

Robert was a U.S. Army Veteran (SGT). Throughout his life, he worked as a long-haul truck driver and later served as a school crossing guard for Cumberland. He was a faithful member of Men's Fellowship and a devoted child of God. He was stubborn but loved his work.

He is survived by his wife, Emma J. Cole, of 19 years; his sons, Robert D. Cole, Jr. and Michael Paul Cole; his daughter, Erica R. Cole; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; stepdaughters, Shay Powers and Natasha Shuler; stepson, Michael Paul Yolo; six step-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A Memorial Service with Full Military Honors will be held on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Soul Filling Station Ministries, 1024 Southern Ave., Fayetteville, NC 28306.

Services are entrusted to Crumpler Funeral Home.