Simon Cole Jr. was born April 8, 1949 in Selma, Alabama to the late David James and Pauline Cole. Jr. was called home to be with the Lord on August 31, 2022.
Jr. confessed Christ at an early age. Jr. was a big brother but also the “father” figure to his younger siblings. Jr. enjoyed cooking, fishing and being a blessing to others. He thought he was the best cook of the family and always told us he was the best cook of all time often criticizing others cooking. Dinner was always ready on Sundays. He also loved to dress in his hats, suits and boots.
In 1985, Jr. moved to Cincinnati, OH where he continued his career as a contractor remodeling got many churches such as Greater New Life and Rose Chapel.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Cole; father, Simon Cole; brothers, James Miller Cole and Jessie Willie Cole and one sister Sallie Mae Cole.
Simon Cole Jr. leaves to cherish his memories: Sherman Morris and Denise “Cookie” Smith whom he loved and adored; three sisters, Laura (Herbert) Cole of Cincinnati, OH, Shirley Cole of Selma, AL and Mary (Brandon) McIntosh of Biloxi, MS; two brothers, Bruce Cole and Loveless (Bernard) Cole of Cincinnati, OH; special friends, William Perkins, Agnes Middleton and Regina Payne along with other relatives and friends that loved him.
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