Morris Cole
December 10, 1920 ~ February 3, 2013
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Morris Cole, affectionately known as "Whimp," 92, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 at Aston Park Health Care Center.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of the late George and Lillie Ramsey Cole. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Roberts Cole, who died in 2010.
Mr. Cole worked as a bus driver and later retired from American Enka after 20 years. Mr. Cole was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his service.
He is survived by his son, Leslie Cole and wife Nancy of Greenville, SC; grandson, Chris Cole; granddaughter, Kathryn Cole Ferguson; and two great-grandchildren, Jake Massey and Ashtyn Cole of Charlotte.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. with the Rev. Charles Phillips officiating. Interment will follow at Episcopal Cemetery.
His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Aston Park Health Care Center, and in particular Missy, for their care and compassion for Mr. Cole.
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I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May our Heavenly Father provide strength and comfort to your family during this time of grief. God promise to be. . .’near to those that are broken at heart; And those who are crushed in spirit he saves’ ~ Psalm 34:18.
I’m going to miss u pal. ‘DOC’ loves you and you will always have a special place in my heart.
Our condolences to your whole family. Whimp and Mildred were the first to move onto Snelson Drive after our family. Our children and Chris were such good friends. We will always remember the Coles and the kindness they showed us. David, Karen and Joann send their love, too.
Sincerely, Mary Jo Drake
We are so sorry we will not be able to attend the visitation and service. Mildred and Whimp were friends of ours for years. We spent many evenings playing rook and visiting. Please accept our deepest sympathy and know you will be in our thoughts and prayers even though we cannot be there. May God bless, comfort and fill the void this will leave in your lives.
With sincere and heartfelt sympathy in you time of sorrow.
Our thoughts and prayers for you all.
~Polly Netherton Kiser
Ann Kiser Fagan
Sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Cole. May God Bless all of you during this time.