James Robert Cole Obituary

We bid farewell to James Robert Cole (Salyersville, Kentucky), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 14, 2025 at the age of 85. James Robert touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Newt Cole and Sally Smith Cole; and his sister Ora Perkins. He is survived by: his daughter Amanda Gipson; his siblings, Lawrence Cole, Darvin Cole, Larry Cole, EJ Cole, Elmer Cole, Bille Joe Cole, Mike Cole, Homer Cole, Kelly Cole, Wavel Baldridge, Madeline Stephens, Zorri Hughes and Mageline Cole; his wife Karen Cole; his children, Terry Cole (Sadie) of Salyersville, KY, Randy Cole (Jenny) of Salyersville, KY, Robin McMahan (Shawn) of Jackson, MI, James Craft (Justina) of Pleasant Lake, MI, Joseph Cole (Crystal) of Morrice, MI, Destiny Goble (Jim) of Salyersville, KY and Jessica Jude (Tommy) of Salyersville, KY.; his sister Lenea Risner of Jackson, MI; and his nephew Tony Cole. He is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.