We are sad to announce that on February 7, 2024, at the age of 89, John W. Cole Sr. (Columbus, Ohio) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Eddie Cole and Eliza Pendergrass Cole; and his former life partner Carrie L. Cole. He is survived by : his wife Rosea Linda Cole; his siblings, Mary Moye (Edward) of Columbia, SC and Robert Cole of Union, SC; and his children, Karen Keller (Cole), Diane Hassan, Joyce Tucker, Angela Wilson (Carroll), John W. Cole Jr. (Darletta), Christopher B. Cole (Michelle), Michael Sanzi, Jr. and James Sanzi. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cook & Son-Pallay Funeral Home