James I. Cole's Obituary
James I. Cole, 85 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. He was born in Mattoon, IL, the son of the late Leon and Bernice (Masters) Cole. He was retired from Chrysler Corp., with over 39 years of service, had also served as a school crossing guard for 17 years, and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Red Bud, IL. James' favorite past-time was fishing. James was an Army and Air Force Veteran serving during WWII. He was married to Melinda (Henderson Polk) Cole, who survives him. They were married on December 27, 1984, at Springfield, TN.
VisitationThursday, September 13, 2012 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmLawlor Funeral Home
ServicesFriday, September 14, 2012, 10:00 amLawlor Funeral HomePastor Ben Chapman, officiating
IntermentKolmer Memorial CemeteryWaterloo, IL
Memorial Contribution SuggestionsFirst Baptist Church - Building Fund, Red Bud, IL
SurvivorsSpouse, Melinda Cole of Columbia, ILSon, Timothy Lee Cole of Arnold, MOSon, James Franklin (Linda) Cole of Imperial, MODaughter, Sandy Ann Buehre of Fenton, MOStep Son, Orman (Lynne) Polk of Waterloo, ILStep Daughter, Kathy (Bruce) Robert of Columbia, ILStep Son, Albert (Gail) Polk of Waterloo, ILStep Son, James Wayne (Teresa) Polk of Red Bud, ILStep-Daughter, Rita (Steve) Brady of Belleville, IL15 Grandchildren and 14 Great-Grandchildren Other relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death ByFirst Wife, Loledith (Peach) ColeSisters, Helen Lee Surprise, Mary Ellen Evans, and Millie ChesireBrother, Buthel Cole
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