Mr. Willie Cole Jr.'s Obituary
Mr. Willie Cole Jr. was born the first of two children to the late Marie and Willie Cole Sr. on September 25, 1939. He was united in Holy Matrimony to Mary Ann Cole and to this union one daughter and three sons were born to whom one preceded his death. Mr. Willie Cole Jr. accepted Christ at an early age at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Meridian, MS. Mr. Cole graduated from Harris High School and worked at Acro Metals from 1963 -1989 and Van Zyverden from 1989 until he retired.
In his spare time, Mr. Willie Cole Jr. enjoyed spending time with his family and watching sports. His favorite teams were the New York Yankees, Oakland Raiders, and Boston Celtics.
Mr. Willie Cole Jr. was proceeded in death by his parents: Marie and Willie Cole Sr.; daughter, Jacqueline Cole; and sister, Betty Adams.
He leaves to cherish in his memory: his wife, Mary Ann Cole; his three sons Roderick (Gloria) Cole, Andrew (Janice Cole), and George (Nayla) Cole; his ten grandchildren: Kanika Cole, Tamike Cole, Drico Cole, Quarricas Cole, Kennedy Cole, Tramaile Cole, Demetrious Tell, Jatoya Cole, Sheila Anderson, and Demund Cole, one nephew, Leroy Adams Jr.; one niece, Melinda Adams; eight great grand children, and a host of cousins, family, and friends.
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