1935

John Jimmie Cole was born on 30 Oct 1935 in Decatur, De Kalb, Georgia, USA a child of John F Cole and Frances Geneva Rawlins Cole.

1940

John Jimmy Cole was counted in the census on 09 Apr 1940 in De Kalb, Georgia, USA, as a 4-year-old, male, single, white, son. Also in the home was his father, John F Cole; his mother, Francis Geneva Cole; and his siblings, Tommy Morris Cole, Sarah Alma Cole, and Ellen Elizabeth Cole.

John Jimmie Cole lived in De Kalb, Georgia, USA in 09 Apr 1940.

2018

On October 18, 2001, John J Cole was mentioned as a living brother in the obituary of Mr Tommy “Peewee” Maurice Cole 

He lived in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA on 18 Oct 2001.

2023

He died on 07 Nov 2023 in Lugoff, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA. He was buried on 12 Nov 2023 in Fairfield, South Carolina, USA at Longtown Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Obituary of John Jimmie Cole

Mr. John Jimmie Cole, age 88, of Lugoff, SC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Born on October 30, 1935, in Decatur, GA, John grew up on a farm in rural Georgia, enlisted in the Air Force out of high school, went to college to major in Education, and spent his career in public service teaching, serving as principal, and serving as guidance counselor in several public schools in Georgia and South Carolina, with the last 20 years of his career at Lugoff-Elgin High School.

John’s most repeated comment was, “The LORD has been so gracious to me.” Those who knew him know that beneath his tough exterior, his heart was generous and full of love, willing to help those in need. He spent his retirement traveling all 50 of our United States, visiting his family, and when at home, he spent most of his free time in his garden. Growing things was undoubtedly a gift given to him by God.

John is survived by his wife of 34 years, Peggy Cole; children and spouses, Lisa Cole, Jay and Cindy Cole, Kristi and Jay Freeman, Jemme Hinson; grandchildren and spouses, Dustin Cole, J.T. Cole, Lizzy Cole, Zack and Julie Freeman, Annabeth and Gunnar Friesen, Avery Hinson, Zoe Hinson, and Bella Hinson; great-grandchild, Anastasia Freeman; by marriage, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, including Joey and Jessica Foody; and many nieces, nephews.

Mr. Cole was preceded in death by his parents, John Cole and Geneva Cole of Snellville, GA; brother, Tommy Maurice Cole of Conyers, GA; sister, Elizabeth Sullivan of Snellville, GA; and sister, Sarah Bowman of Bowling Green, OH.

A celebration of life service for John will be held Sunday, November 12, at 2:00 pm at Rowan Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Stephen Jordan, officiating.

Burial will follow at Longtown Presbyterian Church, Ridgeway.

Family will receive friends before the service in the Fellowship Hall of Rowan Presbyterian Church starting at 1:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the glory of God through Rowan Presbyterian Church in Lugoff, SC.

VISITATION

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Sunday, November 12, 2023
Rowan Presbyterian Church
818 Ridgeway Rd
Lugoff, South Carolina, United States

FUNERAL SERVICE

2:00 pm
Sunday, November 12, 2023
Rowan Presbyterian Church
818 Ridgeway Rd
Lugoff, South Carolina, United States