- Date Of Birth: October 10, 1943
- Date Of Death: November 13, 2021
- State: North Carolina
Mr. Cole was born October 10, 1943, to the late Somner Leroy and Annie Elizabeth Foster Cole.
Jimmy graduated from Northern High School, Class of 1962. He was voted “Most Wittiest” of his senior class. He served in the North Carolina National Guard , 130th Signal Battalion, in Durham. He retired from American Telephone and Telegraph (AT&T) with 36 years of service. He was a charter member of Lynn’s Crossroad Ruritan Club and facilitated numerous fundraisers while being the Building Manager and Food Chairman for 38 years. Jimmy was a former member of Calvary Baptist Church in Durham.
In addition to his parents, Jimmy is preceded in death by his father and mother-in-law, Otha Carl, Sr. and Hazel Cooley; brothers-in-law: Paul E. Womble, Jr and Steve W. Cooley.
Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Linda Cole; one daughter, Susan Cole (James Donald); one son, Bryant Cole (Stephanie); four grandchildren, Alayna N. Moss, Chloe Cole, Auden Cole and Finn Cole; two step-grandchildren, Masin Donald, Elise Donald; two sisters, Dot Womble and Judy Erdesky (Mike); his brother, Freddie Cole; sister-in-law, Betty C. Perry and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Mr. Cole enjoyed life and being a friend to many! He will certainly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
