Mr. Billy Ray Cole's Obituary
Mr. Billy Ray Cole also lovingly called "BooBoo" was born on October 4, 1965 in Lauderdale County, MS. He was born to Beulah Ann Cole and the late Lewis Ray Brown of Meridian, MS. He departed his earthly home on May 1, 2019 at St. Dominic Memorial Hospital in Jackson, MS.
"BooBoo" confessed his love for Christ at an early age by joining Fitkin Memorial Church of the Nazarene under Dr. Charles Johnson. He graduated from Meridian High School in 1982. He attended Meridian Community College thereafter. "BooBoo" devoted 19 years to Avery Dennison, where he loved his job. "BooBoo" was a "Jack of all TRADES!" Most of all, he loved fishing, hunting, and his family.
He leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Beulah Ann (Benny) Cole; a loving fiance, Aricka Rew; his siblings: James Ray (Sheena) Cole, Lewis (Kim) Brown Jr., Cathy (Charlie) Wilson, Joyce (Max) Cole; a step brother, Benny R. Hall; two sons: Cory (Crystal) Cole, Billy R. Cole Jr.; three daughters: Jasmine Wallace, Ladesha Atterberry, and Katilyn Cole; one granddaughter, Saraya Cole; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. He also leaves to mom his favorite uncle, Johnny Cole and two very special extended family members: Mike (Karen) Heard.
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