Ernest Joseph Cole, Sr.'s Obituary
Ernest Joseph Cole, Sr. passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2010.
Beloved husband of the late Shirley Smith Cole. Father of Ernest J. Cole, Jr. and spouse Ellen of Covington, Rebecca Cole of Mandeville, Susan Hargroder and spouse Michael of Dumfries, VA and the late Vicki Cole Hartong. Grandfather of Lydia Hargroder, Savanna, Mason, Caroline and Spencer Cole. Brother of Noralee Sahuque, Myra Patrick, Allen Cole, Calvin Cole and the late Howard Cole, Jr. Son of the late Howard F. Cole, Sr. and Ernestine T. Comfort Cole.
Ernest was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a life long respected plumber in the community. He enjoyed working in his yard and watching his grandchildren grow up. His fun loving nature and silly jokes always put a smile on your face. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council # 3061 and the St. Paul Athletic Association. A veteran of the U.S. Army.
Age 73 years. A native of Metairie, LA and a resident of Covington, LA for the past 46 years.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral mass from E.J. Fielding Funeral Home Inc., 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433 on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 11:00 AM. Visitation on Tuesday from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM and on Wednesday from 9:00 AM until service time.
Interment in Pinecrest Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to St. Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Rd., St. Benedict, LA 70457.
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