C. Cole Edmonds
December 11, 1969 ~ June 10, 2005
Resided in:
Cullowhee, NC
C. Cole Edmonds, 35, of 3085 Old Cullowhee Road, Cullowhee, died Friday, June 10, 2005.
Mr. Edmonds was born in Buncombe County and was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Earl and Ruth Edmonds. He was an Army veteran and recipient of the Army Achievement Medal with an Oak Leaf Cluster and an Army Commendation Medal. He was an Eagle Scout and a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He was a Realtor and builder with Norman West Realty.
Surviving are his parents, Cecil Harvey and Dianne Redmon Edmonds of Asheville; a sister, Alana Edmonds-Haney and her husband Jeff of Fletcher; and his maternal grandparents J. Harvey and Pearl Redmon of Asheville.
A funeral service will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Oak Forest Presbyterian Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Timothy W. Meredith officiating. Burial will be at the Western North Carolina State Veterans Cemetery.
His family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service and request that memorials be made to one’s favorite charity.
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Dianne, Cecil, and Alana, My heart hurts with your loss. All who pray will be asking for you to survive this. Please know others are there for you if you only reach out. COle will be missed by all who knew him.
Cecil,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Cole, but having known you I’m sure he was a great guy and will be missed by many. I will be praying for you and your family to make it through this tough time.
To The Edmonds Family
I had the great pleasure of knowing Coleman for the past 8 years of my life. Cole was not just my neighbor for five years and a great friend, he was my brother. Cole was always there when something was broken, always with a smile. I am absolutely devasted. I will never forget our snowball fights on the rooftop early in the AM, all the trips to Fontana, and all of our sorrows and triumps together.
I truely hope that Cole’s family and all of our friends can find some stability through their faith and ALL of our fond memories of such a beautiful person. Cole will never be forgotten!
My Sincere Condolences,
Corinne
COLE WILL BE TERRIBLY MISSED. A LOT OF LIVES WILL BE CHANGED BECAUSE OF HIS ABSENSE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY IN THIS TRAGIC TIME.
Dear Edmonds Family,
Our thoughts are with you. We are sorry for your terrible loss.
Chris and Rachel
Cole was a good man, and a good friend. He will be missed
Dear Cole Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I didn’t know Cole well but each time our paths crossed I could always count on the exchange of a few kind words and the flash of that happy smile he always wore. He will be missed by me around the halls of Southwestern Child Development.
Cole was always such a nice, polite and pleasant young man to be around. As I read in some of the other memorials you should be very proud to know you had a part in raising such a wonderful person who touched the lives of so many people in such a positive way.
Sherry Wilson
Webster, NC
I am very sorry for your loss. Cole was a great guy. I knew him from the gym, we worked out together. Again I am very sorry for your loss.
To the family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers go out to you.
Cecil, Dianne, and Alana, I’m sorry Cole died, really really sorry. Cole was very handsome, we will all miss him alot.
love, Summer
I only knew Cole for a couple of years at WCU, but he always brought a smile to my face and those around him. I am so sorry to hear this news. Your family is in my prayers.
My brother Jason "Jake" Smith served in the Army with Cole and considered him a brother from the moment they met. I had the pleasure of meeting Cole at Ft.Benning on family day in boot camp. Even meeting briefly, I could easily see why Jake thought so highly of him. I wish to send respect and condolences to the entire Edmonds family. God bless.Shannon Smith
Cecil, Diane and Alana…
I will always cherish the memories of growing up with Cole. He was a big brother to me for many years…building tree forts in the back woods, playing Gi-Joe, spending summers with him at the lake, Boy Scouts, elementary school, birthday parties, New Years Eve celebrations with the kids while the parents partied all night… and many other times that he was a friend to talk to and spend time with. Even though he was older than me, he never treated me as if I was a kid. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I love you very much!!
Mark Jones
Cole and I graduated high school together and was one of my very best friends through those years. I will remember the great times in class and hanging out after football games. He was great friend to everyone he met. He would give to anyone who needed his help and I will miss him greatly. Now he is with his friend Ricky Evenson playing jokes on everyone in Heaven with the Lord laughing at both of them knowing he made wonderful angles out of wonderful people!
Marvin Ashe
Dear Mr and Mrs Edmonds, My heart aches for you and your family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. My son, Jason Smith and Cole were great friends in the Army. I think they got each other through some of the tough times, and enjoyed the good times together as well. Jason was so happy to be able to visit Cole after they got back to the states. We were so glad to meet Cole when we went down for Visitor’s Day, at Fort Benning. We immediately fell in love with his warm smile and gentle soul, and was so glad Jason had made such a good friend. We enjoyed all the stories Jason would write home about or share with us on the phone, and Cole’s name was always in the stories. Mac and Jayne Smith
Dear Mr and Mrs Edmonds, My heart aches for you and your family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. My son, Jason Smith and Cole were great friends in the Army. I think they got each other through some of the tough times, and enjoyed the good times together as well. Jason was so happy to be able to visit Cole after they got back to the states. We were so glad to meet Cole when we went down for Visitor’s Day, at Fort Benning. We immediately fell in love with his warm smile and gentle soul, and was so glad Jason had made such a good friend. We enjoyed all the stories Jason would write home about or share with us on the phone, and Cole’s name was always in the stories. Mac and Jayne Smith
You are all in my thoughts and prayers…
To The Edmonds Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a dedicated brother and a loving friend to all. I have only known Cole for three years but my husband had the honor of being his brother for much longer. Mike has told me stories that made me see how he truly valued his friendships. With Cole, there were always times of laughter. He always had a bright smile on his face and a true love for life. He was a wonderful man and loved his friends as they were family. Cole has given us many memories and knowledge that will forever live on.
We love you Cole,
Mike and Ashley Beckelhimer
My most sincere condolences to the Edmonds family in your time of loss. My prayers go out to the family of one of the greatest people I have ever met, Cole.
Cole was one of the most sincere people that I met at WCU. My college memories will always include Cole and my brothers in the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. It is a great loss for a person of his caliber to be lost, but glory can be found in remembering his strength. My thoughts and prayers are for the Edmonds Family and Cole. May God bless you all.
-My Deepest Condolences,
J. Grant Shoe
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Cole was a good friend and a well respected brother of mine. He will be truly missed, but never forgotten.
Ben Endicott & Mandy Swanger
My deepest sympathy to the Edmonds family in their time of loss. To know Cole was to love him, he was an amazing person & will be greatly missed by all. My thoughts & prayers are with you. God bless!
with love,
Ashley Moses
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE EDMONDS FAMILY. COLE WAS A GREAT PERSON, FRIEND, AND A MENTOR TO MANY. HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON THAT HAS TOUCHED MANY LIVES. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED, BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.
GOD BLESS
Cecil, Dianne, & Alana,
We are so sorry to hear about Cole. He was very special to us. His smile and friendly ways were always a blessing when we saw him.
Cole had more zeal for life than anyone I’ve ever met. The phrase, ‘make the most of every day’ must have originated from someone who knew Cole!
The thing I remember most about Cole was how good he made me (and everyone else around him) feel about themselves. He was always encouraging, discovering, laughing, and just plain enjoying life. I don’t think I’ve ever met a more content person.
Cecil and Diane – you raised a son who was a kind-hearted, gentle spirit. He was patient, observant, considerate, brave, and loyal. You could always depend on Cole. I don’t see how you could be more proud…
Cole will always have a warm place in my heart. He is an inspiration to me to live my life to its fullest and to stay true to myself. He makes me smile inside and out, and I will forever be grateful for that.
Cole – you will always be part of my life. I have never forgotten you.
Be good ‘up there’ 🙂 and stay out of trouble!
With love,
-angela
To the Edmonds Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Cole. He was such a nice, smart, and funny guy and he will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I lost my father recently in a tragic fire and I did not understand why. I struggled with grieving until God allowed an amazing thing to happen that healed the dull ache that was inside me.My prayer is for God to give you the same gift that will change your life forever.I knew Cole in high school and spent time with him with friends at the beach he was amazing with such a real smile that you never forget.He actually came to my mind about two weeks ago and I had not seen hin in about ten years.He will be missed but God has better plans for his purpose.My love and prayers are with you. tiffany manning lucas.
The Edmonds Family,
I’ve known Cole for almost 10 years, a 1/3 of my life. It’s just not going to be the same without him. I was thinking back to all the good times we shared and I can’t ever remember him being down about anything. He was always happy and that’s what made it so great to be around him. Just thinking about all those times puts a smile on my face. He touched a lot of people’s lives and he will be greatly missed. I’m honored to call him a friend and a true brother. I will love him forever. My prayers are with you and your family.
I’ll see you soon Cole, Miss you
Brent
I am so sorry to hear about Cole’s death. I went to Western with Cole and also kept in contact with him through Dana & Kristi. Cole was such a great person and a great friend. He will be missed by so many. He always had such a big smile on his face. I know how much he cared for his fraternity brothers and would have done anything in the world for them. I pray for God to give you strength during this hard time.
I only had the privilege of meeting Cole a couple of times. Cole was a good friend to my late husband, Ron. I am so sorry to hear about Cole. He had such a presence about him, everyone was drawn to him. I remember him as one of the nicest, kind and gentle people I have ever had the privilege of meeting. He will be deeply missed. All of my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cole was one of my best friends during a tough time in my life in college. He helped me and kept me in line. He worked out with me and I appreciate that. I had always hoped that him and my sister (Angela) would get married.
I used to jokingly call Cole the ‘social chameleon’. I always admired how he could meet anyone from any walk of life and immediately make a friend. His character, honesty, humor and kindness drew people to him and made him stand out as a truly great man.
Every time I saw Cole when visiting Asheville, it felt like I was home.
I am so sad that when I return, I won’t be able to see my friend.
We will dearly miss him.
My deepest condolences to you Cecil, Dianne, & Alana.
Love Jesse
Cole was not only my pledge brother in the frat, but a very close friend for the past 9 years of my life. I think about him everyday and all of the great memories we had. My heart goes out to your family and also Nitro. They were both big parts of my college years.
Miss you and love you Cole!
Risha
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Edmonds and Alana,
I’ve been a friend of Cole’s since our days at Venable, and while I hadn’t seen Cole in several years, I feel his passing very deeply. I have many fond memories of Cole from my childhood and high school – going out on dates in his little green 2-seater with the top down and the heat on in the winter, going to prom our junior year. We lost touch in college, but reconnected when I was in grad school and he was living in Sylva. In fact, the last time I saw Cole he was living up on the hill with Holly. That night he and I played a knock-down, drag-out game of pool (I’m sure I won :). And at the end of that night he gave me the warmest hug and said ‘Oh, Poo’ (my nickname), and that’s the last time I saw him. I’ll miss him very much, and it just doesn’t seem fair for someone like him to be taken so young. My heart hurts for you and your family. You are in my thoughts.
Cecil, Diane and Alana & Jeff,
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Cole has visited in our home with Kristi and Dana several times and we will always remember his wonderful smiling face. The last time that he was here was when he came to meet little KiLee Jo for the first time. We remember all of them sat around on the porch and had such a wonderful time together.
Please know that each of you are in our prayers.
Love and Prayers,
Richard, Karen, Scott, Juli and their families
The Edmonds Family,
We are deeply sadden for your loss.
Cole was a dear friend of Dana’s and became a dear friend to us. Cole regularly attended our family Christmas party and we all enjoyed our friendship with him. He and Dana always acted like brothers. He was a fine young man. We will surely miss him and we share in your grief. Our prayers are with you.
Love, Joe & JoAnn
To the Edmonds family,
Cole was a fun loving and wonderful individual. I first met Cole in 1996 at WCU where we all shared some great times at the Pike house. He will be truly missed, and my husband and I will keep your family in our prayers daily.
With our deepest sympathy,
Alyssa and Jerry Hilliard
I am so very sorry for your loss. Cole has definitely made a difference in the people he has met on his journey here on Earth. The ripples will continue to be felt in all those that ever met or known Cole.
Cecil, Dianne, Alana and Jeff,
Cole was such a sweet young man. I have such fond memories of Cole growing up, he was always so friendly to everyone. I don’t think he knew a stranger. Please know that you’re all in our prayers during this difficult time.
Keith, Amy, Emily and Laura Staton
Cecil and Diane: I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We love you all.
Dianne and Cecil,
We are so sorry to hear about Cole. May God, the Angels, your family and friends be your source of strength during the coming days.
Love, your friends,
Jim and Eileen
Dear Edmonds Family,
Cole was a friend of mine while I was in school at Western Carolina University. It was always great to see his smile. Cole you are in my thoughts and prayers and you will be truly missed.
Briana Caulfield
Cole, you will always be in my heart.
To the Edmonds Family,
Really sorry to hear that your son Cole has passed away. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Kenneth and Janice Parris
Cecil, Dianne & Alana: My heart goes out to you. I have fond childhood memories playing in the creek at your house with Cole and Alana and riding horses. I know that Cole has been welomed into the kingdom of Heaven by Gaston’s open arms. From your loving cousin..
To the Edmonds family.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of loss. Cole was such a special friend to our son, Jason. They were very close friends and the memories will be forever. We will miss him.
Harvey & Nancy Lloyd
Lake Murray, S.C.
Dear Cecil, Diane and Alana,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
With love, Lou and Ralph
Mr & Mrs Edmonds
I met Cole at WCU. He was a great person and will be missed.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cynthia Brown-Beck
Cole was a great friend of mine and I will miss him dearly. My thoughts are with you both in this time of loss. We love you Cole and we will always remember you.
Eric and Joy Fischer
Dear Dianne, Cecil, and Alana:
Our hearts are heavy at this time along with sharing your grief. All the family have been very special to us through the years, having boys in school with Cole, in Boy Scouts, and in Church together.
May faith be your guide through this time of grieving and may it be the source of your strength and the light of each tomorrow. God bless and may you find peace and comfort in this prayer….
Please give us strength and courage, Lord, to bear what we must bear. Nudge us when our faith is weak to remind us you are there. Give us hope for our tomorrows, tell us life will go on. Show us, Lord, that all this darkness will be followed by dawn. You have led us through many things, you’ve pulled us through before. Hold us up, Lord, till we’re through this one and we are strong once more. Amen.
Our Love and Prayers to each of you
Mary Ann and Jimmie Dean
Cecil, Diane, and Alana,
I am so very sorry to hear Cole has left us. He and I had many adventures together in the scouts and at Venable Elementary. He was a great childhood friend. He grew up to be a great man with many accomplishments. I know that you were very proud to call him your son and your brother. Just know that I am very proud to have called him my friend. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Cecil, Diane, and Alana,
No words can express the deep loss that we all feel. I am honored to have known Cole all my life, and I will always cherish the times that we had while growing up. He will be rememered in our hearts always. And the stories that we will speak to loved ones will keep his memory alive. We love you and you are in our prayers. May God comfort you in this time of mourning!
We are very sorry for your great loss. He was a sweet person. We are thinking of you and your family during this sad time. Love and God Bless – Shirley Sampson and Donna Sampson Taylor and Family
I am sorry for the loss that you must be feeling. I have been so blessed to have known and spent even a part of my life with cole. God has blessed all of us who has crossed paths with Cole
My thoughts and prayers are with Cole and your family.
Monica Crowe
Our Deepest Sympathys go out to the Edmonds Family. Cole was a GREAT friend and will be missed dearly. We will always hold a Special place in our hearts for the Great memories we shared with Cole. His Smile Will be missed, Cole we will Love you Forever.
WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. HARVEY, BARBARA AND FAMILY IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO FOR YOU PLEASE LET US KNOW.
Cecil, Diane & Alana
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Frances, Linda & Cindy
Alana and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. If you are in need of anything please call us. We love you.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Our daughter, LeighAnn, informed us of Cole’s passing.
May the joy your family shared help to sustain you during such a bleak time.
Sincerely,
Mr. & Mrs. W. T. Busby, Jr.
Dear Alana and Family,
I was so saddened to hear of you tragic loss. Cole was a wonderful person with a loving and caring heart. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and keep you close and help to give you peace.
Cecil, Diane, & Alana,
I’m so very sorry to hear about Cole, He has always been such a good friend to me. If there is anything that I can do for you please let me know. You are in are thoughts and prayers.
Steve, Carla, Kiley & Isaac
To the Edmonds family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I only had the pleasure of meeting Cole several time while at WCU. He was an outgoing person with a smile & personality that could light up a room. He will be greatly missed. You will be in my thoughts & prayers.
~Lisa Hannon Bontekoe
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My Prayers go out to the whole family. God Bless you all.
To Cecil and Family.
Cecil, we are very sorry for your loss. Please except our condolences.
Harley and Judy
Cecil, Dianne, & Alana
Cole was almost like our own son! He and Bryan had many good times together as they were growing up. We can’t begin to understand how you must feel, but please know that we love you and our prayers are with you.
Edmonds Family,
We all deeply feel the loss with you for Cole. Cole taught us so much in life such as: what a good friend/person should be. Just knowing Cole made us all better people and I feel honored to have known him. In Cole’s passing he taught us that life is precious and that every moment here could be our last. He has taught us that every moment no matter how unimportant it seems should be cherished. I will miss Cole with all my heart and for the Edmond’s family you will always be in our hearts and prayers
God Bless
Beck
I’d like to extend my deepest sympathies to the Edmonds family in this time of loss. Cole was a unique person, who always seemed to have a smile on his face. I am honored that I was able to not only cross paths with him, but to also call him my friend. He will truly be missed –
only met cole a few times when he was with my son, scott, cole seemed like a very nice young man. very sorry to hear about him.
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Cole was a wonderful person and friend. My prayers will be with you all.
Im so sorry, there is nothing I can say to express what i am feeling. I was will will cole the whole night of the acident am so sorry. If I could have just dropped him off at his place he never would of had to walk. I am so sorry to everyone he was one of the best guys I have ever met and would do anything for anyone I am just so sorry.
Cole was a great friend and buddy. I will never forget the great times we had through high school and college. He will be greatly missed.
CECIL,DIANNE AND ALAVE ARE THOUGH AND PRAYS ARE WITH YOU ALL.MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND YOU KNOW HE IS ALWAYS THEIR FOR YOU IF THEIR IS ANY THANG WE CAN DO LET US KNOW LINDA AND HERBERT BRANCH
May God bring you comfort and peace. Cole was a wonderful person. My prayers are with your family.
Tanya, Robbie & Briah Frisbee
Alana,
Sorry for your family’s loss. You are all in my prayers.
My thoughts and prayers belong to Cole and his family at this time. Cole is truly a tremendous individual. Flashing back over the last couple of days amidst my anger and devastation I can still hear his laughter above it all. Cecil, you’re my boy. Always.
Cole’ was a great person with a huge heart. I will miss him dearly and my thoughts and prayers go out to the family. May god be with you.
To the Edmonds family,
My deepest feelings are with you. As one of the active brothers of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Cole was a great gentleman and friend. He always made everbody smile and have a good laugh. He was a great brother and never will be forgotten.
In the bonds
Michael Glass and Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
The Edmonds Family
I am really sorry to hear about your son Cole. I knew Cole in college. He was a wonderfulf friend and he will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to your family.Here is a poem I wrote a few years ago and I wanted to share it with your family to try to ease your pain and to comfort.
Kisses to Heaven
Today I sent a kiss to Heaven
I am encouraging all of you to try
For if I shared this with you
You have had a loved one to die
This kiss came from deep down inside and I know it was truly recieved, right after I sent my kiss A calming breeze surrounded me
Not only that wind, a wind chime rang From where I do not know
But, I felt my loved one smile at me And say that they loved me
Take your kiss within your hands
And look up into the sky
Release that kiss with loving care
Now please try not to cry
Once your kiss is sent off
To Heaven’s Gate above
Just look for any single sign
Of your precious love
I felt my kiss returned to me
And yours will do the same
It might not be from breezes or chimes
But in the trees, sun or rain
Now smile up to your loved one
in the clouds way above
But most important tell
Your loved one that they are always loved.
Ragan Sapp
2000
Alana and Jeff, Cole is only a breath away…and you will be together with him again someday…I love you…my prayers are with your family…BT
Alana, we are so deeply sorry for your loss. We can never understand these things but we can trust God – he never fails us.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
I am deeply saddend and devestated about the loss of one of my good, good friends cole. My heart goes out to his family and all of the people that cole touched in his life. He truely was a unique person and i will never forget the eight years i was able to spend with him. I love you Cole
‘ I’ll see you again, One sweet day’
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God hold you in the palm of His hand through the difficult days ahead.
Dear Cecil and Diane,
We are truly sorry for your loss. I have nothing but really good memories of Cole. He was one of a kind and truly will be missed. Psalm 23, Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Family of Cole,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Words cannot express the sadness I feel for the loss of Cole. My memories of growing up with him at the lake every summer and our school days together help ease the pain. Cecil, Diane and Alana, I love you all and am praying for you.
With much love,
Kristine
To the Edmonds Family,
While I did not know Cole well during college, I was lucky enough to become a part of his life almost 5 years ago. We built a relationship very quickly and have shared many good times since. While I always enjoyed summers at Fontana and winter snow skiing with Cole, I also enjoyed many good conversations. I discovered that one common aspiration we shared was simply to make our families proud. I know that you are proud of Cole. He was a good man. He was honorable, kind hearted and I can honestly say that I am proud to have been his friend.
I will miss Cole.
Although I have not known Cole for very long, only meeting after college, we took to each other as kindred spirits. I will look back on the times we shared with fond memories. I am saddened for your loss. He was greatly loved and will surely be miss.
Christopher David Alm
Sigma Nu Fraternity
Diane, Cecil , Alana, Jeff & Nitro:
I am thankful that you, I & especially Cole lived as those who have hope. For we know that death had no victory in the passing of this physical life to an eternal home. My prayers are with you all, I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the funeral. I want the last thing I remember about Cole to be when we said goodbye to each other, he told me he loved me & gave me a kiss-leaving was one of the hardest things ever. I will love him forever, as he was my first love. He showed me so many new things in life through his love of life. I am very saddened by his passing & your loss & words can not express my condolences. Thank you all for welcoming me into your family, home & hearts. If there is anything that I can do please let me know. And please know making the decision not to attend was a hard one. I know that he will not be alone & will watch over us with Gaston by his side.
Cole you have a piece of my heart & soul & I am blessed to have shared it with you.
Love Always,
~Leigh Ann
To the Edmonds family, I am saddened for your loss of Cole but consider myself priveleged for having known him. Your family is, and always has been very special to me. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. With sincere love, Tara Jones
To the Edmonds family,
There are no appropriate words for a time like this. I am so sorry for your loss. In my time, I have never known anyone with more passion for life or depth of character than Cole. Without him, the world is truly diminished. My thoughts are with you.
Shannon Bennes
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Cole was a dear friend of mine, we shared some wonderful times in Cullowhee. Cole was always fun loving, with a smile on his face. Cole was a great brother, and friend. He will be greatly missed.
Patrick & Susan Smith
My deepest sympathies to the Edmonds Family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Cole was a great friend and brother and this world will not be the same without him. We will all miss him more than we can ever express.
Cole was always such a joy to be around. We have known Cole for many years and have alot of great memories. He has brought joy to so many and will be greatly missed by all.
Cecil, Dianne and Alana, Words cannot express the sorrow I feel at the loss of Cole. Having grown up as close cousins, I remember everything from playing in the creek catching crawdads, swinging on grapevines, and playing in your basement. Cole has always been special to me, and to my whole family. One bit of comfort is knowing that Gaston was in heaven waiting for him. I love you all.
Karen
My deepest sympathies to the Edmonds’ family. Cole was a pleasure to have in the WCU Master of Public Affairs program. He was well liked by both faculty and students. We will all miss him greatly.
Gibbs Knotts
MPA Director, WCU
Cecil, DiAnne & Alana,
Words can never express the sadness of losing one so dear! Growing up, I always thought of Cole as one of my ‘other brothers’. Even though lately I only got to see him as he was occasionally passing through the hair salon, I still remember the fun times at Sardis, Venable, Enka, and hanging around the neighborhood. I always had a fondness and respect for Cole. He was a kind and wonderful man! I will truly miss seeing him ‘pop up’ at the shop and flash that great smile. I am praying for you all. I hope you can find comfort in knowing he is in Heaven now, with Gaston, and they are now waiting on all of us! I Love You All!! Lisa
Cole was a very special person, He could always make me smile or laugh at anytime. It was the greatest of honors to be able to call Cole a friend. Cole had alot of friend and family that loved him dearly, As he joins god in heaven, He is not dead because his memory live in all of us!!!!
Cecil, Diane, and Alana’?
I was deeply saddened upon learning of your loss and words can’t adequately express the sorrow that continues to linger in the aftermath. I vividly recall the tremendous love and enormous pride you carried for Cole, quite evident during my 16 years of visiting the ‘shop’?. Not only was it apparent during the times I saw you interact as family, but equally visible as you spoke so affectionately of him in conversation. I know how much you will miss him, but I also know you will remember the many blessings of the beautiful years you shared together. Cole’s wonder-filled eyes and pleasant grin, his compassion and generosity, his decency’? these were but a few of the endearing elements making an original mix that truly sparkled, and the intangible traits that made him a very special person.
Each of us has their own perspective and personal memories of him, and we must all balance the tears of sorrow with the tears of joy, mixing the bitter with the sweet. Beyond the sadness and loss that is now felt, we also must hold a sense of intense privilege and gratitude for having been allowed to share a part of his life. Although what has been lost is tremendous, what he gave us is immeasurable. With emotion in our hearts, and with love that knows no bounds, your family bids farewell to a departed son and brother. But death only ends a life here on earth; death does not end a relationship. He will live forever in all our hearts as we forever remember the gift his life has been.
My prayers, sympathy, and warm thoughts are with you. I pray that God will provide adequate comfort to you.
Bob Simpson
I have only known Cole for three years now, but I considered him a friend from day one. My husband has always told stories about Cole and has always expressed the value which he held in the friendship between them. He was a great man who had a deep love for life and everyone he knew. There are very few men which were as good with kids as he was, my son always enjoyed his company. Though he has moved on to another part of life, he will never truly be gone because of the knowledge and memories which he gave to us all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Rob, Brittany and Tyler Galyan
Cole was a great friend, brother, and all around wonderful person. He brought many smiles and good times to everyone around him, and I cannot express how much he will be missed. Cole was one in a million, and there will never be another like him. My sincere condolences go out to the family.
Love Ya Brother,
Scott Sharpe
I love you brother!
I loved Cole like a brother I never had.His memory will stay with me forever.My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
As a young man, Cole welcomed me to the Bent Creek area with open arms and a smile that only he possessed. As a great High School friend, Cole helped us create teenage memories that will forever be cherished in our hearts. I saw Cole earlier this year, and although we had not seen each other in several years… the smile was the same and so was the man. I am honored to have known Cole, he will truly be missed… but never forgotten.
May God Bless and Comfort You All.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jesse, Jerri, Conner & Carson Cordell
If you met Cole once, you have a memory for the rest of your life. I am so fortunate to have shared some great times with him, and will remember him for the awsome person he was. I will reminisce and cherish those memories, always. Thank You Cole! I love you lots!
My Condolences to the Edmonds Family. He was the closest thing to a brother that most of us had, and will be missed. Cecil we all love you and will see you soon.
ppka
Eddie
Cole was a great friend and customer to all of us at Southern Lumber. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.
I am so sorry about Cole. I knew him from the MPA program at Western. We carpooled one semester between Asheville and Cullowhee. His laughter and smile were contagious. You have my deepest sympathies.
April Bone
To Cole’s family,
I am so glad to have known Cole. He truly is a good man with a big heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Layla and family
I was reading everyone’s condolences and memories and noticed that almost all of them said something about Cole’s smile. He made so many others smile as well. I think of so many memories at WCU, and Cole was in alot of them. Most of them included how much he made me laugh. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless!
I am deeply saddened by your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
To Cole’s Family,
I knew Cole also from WCU and had the pleasure of knowing him through our fraternity. He was a great friend to all and will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jody and June Mathis
Dear Cecil and Dianne, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Cole as a young boy and remember how well mannered he was, and so full of energy, ready to take on each day. My prayers are with you today and I am sure Cole has gone home to be with the Lord.
My heart goes out to the Edmonds family. Cole and I were very good friends throughout college. I will miss the long talks about Jack Kerouac and paddling around the lake. He will always be in my memories and in my heart. Cole touched many people in many different ways, he will be missed by all. I believe it is only fitting to give my farewell by Following the final words Jack Kerouac gave to Neal Cassidy: ‘Adios, King.’
I love you, Cole.
David S. Zachrich
Dearest Ones, I am sooo sorry for what you have lost. My heart is hurting for each of you. Please know that I am praying for the Comforter to comfort each of you in your special needs. Love and Prayers,Marcia Howell (red hatter/hairdresser)
I spoke to Cole just a few days ago. We hadn’t seen each other in a while, but he was just as I remembered. Cole always had a smile on his face, and never had an ill word to say about anyone. Cole was one the nicest, friendliest people I ever met. I feel honored to have known him. I do not understand why him and why now, but I am comforted to know that ‘All things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to his purpose.’
Rom. 8:28. God speed brother see you when I get there.
The Edmonds Family,
We apologize we could not be there. We are so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Respectfully,
Danny & Jackie Mann
The Edmonds Family,
Cole was a friend to both of us and he will be sincerly missed. May he walk in the light, and remain strong in our memories. Our condolences to you all.
Respectfully,
Jon & Kelly Elliott
We want to extend our deepest heartfelt condolences to the family of one of the most honorable and loyal friends to ever touch our souls. Cole will forever be a cornerstone in the foundation of my college experience. I learned a great deal from him and I am thankful to know I will always be able to reflect on his character and demeanor in times of need. My wish is that you know how much Cole means to me and how many prayers have gone up because of his passing. I did, I do, and I will always love Cole. God blessed me by being able to know him, may he bless you in this tragic time…
My prayers are with you at this time of your loss. May God ease your pain. God bless you.
Jessica and Nicky Honeycutt
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I worked for Wachovia Bank, where Cole was a customer, before I accepted a position at WCU where I also knew him as a student. Cole was always a perfect gentleman. A pleasure to know and always smiling. God Bless all who knew him and are suffering an unfortunate loss. With Deepest Sympathy to all his family, friends, and co-workers.
Dearest Family,
We just wanted you to know that in this time of pain that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God’s grace will touch you as never before.
Richard and Kim
My sincere condolences to all Cole’s family and friends. We will remember his sense of humor and his friendship. He will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Cole was a good friend and fraternity brother to me during my years at WCU. We will all miss him dearly.
Patrick Pearce
Cecil, Dianne & Alana,
Cole was a wonderful friend. We will
always cherish the many memories of
growing up with him. Our heartfelt
sympathy to each of you at this time.
Steve, Sandy, Ashley & Sydney Smith
Cole was a great guy. I feel very lucky to have known a person like him growing up. I have many great memories from Scouts with Cole and know that Troop 36 was a better troop with him. Cecil and family you will be in my prayers. God Bless. Derek
Cole will always hold a special place in my heart
Dear Diane and Family-
We were so sorry to hear about Cole. He was a special and talented person. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you face the days ahead.
I am sorry to hear about Cole. You are in my thought and prayers during this difficult time.
Diane and family
Know that our prayers are with you during this most difficult time. Hold tight to your faith and know that Cole is with God this day.
Love,
Bill and Dyrenda Blankenship
My thoughts and prayers are with Cole’s family and friends. I know the Lord will take good care of him.
I just read about Cole and am in a state of disbelief. He was a wonderful person- always ready to smile and quick to find a way to make you laugh. I am so sorry for your loss and know that you must miss him so much. He will be in our hearts forever…
Dear Edmonds Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
God Bless- Ali and Steven Parris
So sorry for the loss of a brother in arms and a great friend. I served with Cole in Germany and traveled Europe on many occasions with him. He will be missed but I will see him again and we will catch up on old times. It was an honor to have known him. RIP brother.