Loveless Bernard Cole

Loveless Kennedy Cole was born August 29, 1967 in Selma, Alabama to the late Loveless Rhodes and Pauline Cole. Loveless, who was better known as Bernard, was called home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2023. 

Bernard was the youngest child of nine and enjoyed every moment of being the center of his family's attention. At an early age, Bernard displayed a passion for automotive vehicles. He loved repairing and building small model cars. His biggest moment of joy was discovering why a vehicle did not work and completing repair. He enjoyed being with family and was always eager to help others. He also loved cooking, watching movies and listening to various types of music. 

In 1985, a young Bernard moved to Cincinnati, OH and quickly perfected his trade of car repair. During his time as a mechanic, he gained numerous clients and was well known for his specialties even being called "Shop Work".

He was preceded in death by: his father, Loveless Rhodes; mother, Pauline Cole; three brothers, Simon Cole Jr., Jessie Willie Cole and James Miller Cole and one sister, Sallie Mae Cole. 

Loveless Bernard Cole leaves to cherish his memories: fiancé, Elizabeth Neal; honorary daughter, Monica Neal; granddaughter, Luna Neal; three sisters, Laura (Herbert) Cole of Cincinnati, OH, Shirley Cole of Selma, AL and Mary (Brandon) McIntosh of Biloxi, MS; one brother, Bruce Cole of Cincinnati, OH; a host of nieces and nephews; special friends, Jesse Wallace, Rob and Friend Friend as well as other relatives and friends who deeply loved him.

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