Edward Cole

Edward Thomas Cole, 93, Cadiz, Ohio, died Monday, May 28, 2007 at Carriage Inn of Cadiz. He was born October 15, 1913 at Means, Ohio a son of the late Edward T. And Anna Whitmore Cole. He was a graduate of Jewett High School class of 1932. He worked at Powhatan Coal Company and retired from Consolidation Coal Company in 1969. He was a member of United Mine Workers of America and the International Union of Operating Engineers. Edward was a farmer near New Rumley, where he was a member of the United Methodist Church for many years. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Cadiz where he served as an Elder. He was a member of the Unionport Masonic Lodge and a 50 year member of the Scottish Rite, Valley of Steubenville. He was also a member of Gen. George Custer Memorial Association of New Rumley. In addition to his parents, Edward was preceded in death by 3 sisters: Mary Skeeles, Francis Wheeler, and Dorothy Raber. Surviving are his wife of 65 years, the former Mary Work Cole; his children: Marcia (Steve) Helwagen of Circleville, Ohio, Jerry (Donna) Cole of Uhrichsvillle, and David (Barbara) Cole of New Philadelphia; eight grandchildren: Stephen (Amy) Helwagen, Edward (Brenda) Helwagen, Amy (Wesley) Adkins, Kimberly (David) Watkins, Kelli (Welsey) Halter, Angela Johnson, Season Cole, and Chase Cole; fourteen great grandchildren; a sister, Elsie Selway of Cadiz; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are Thursday, May 31, 2-4 and 7-9 at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio. Funeral service will be held Friday, June 1, at 11:00 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Cadiz with Rev. Dr. David Rice officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Jewett, Ohio. A Masonic Service will be held Thursday at 6:45 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorial contibutions may be made to Presbyterian Church of Cadiz, 154 West Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907 or The Custer Memorial Association of New Rumley, c/o Chuck Conrad, 41480 Scio-Germano Road, New Rumely, Ohio 43984. The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com.

Service

Friday, June 1, 2007 11:00 AM
Presbyterian Church of Cadiz
154 West Market Street Cadiz 43907, United States