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- Billy Edward Cole, 79, Elizabethton, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Charles L. & Ethel Shoun Cole and preceded in death by his brother: Hursel Cole. Billy was a graduate of Unaka class of 1958 and a graduate of East Tennessee State College with a degree in Engineering. He was a retired employee of General Shale as Project Engineer. After his retirement he especially enjoyed working on his farm with his cattle.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years: Linda Pleasant Cole. Three Daughters: Shelby Cole Rasnick & husband, Doug, Barbara Curtis & husband Scott and Christy Simerly and friend Rick Barker. One Granddaughter: Hannah Simerly Marshall & husband Caleb. Also very special nieces: Ann Caskey & husband Mick, Lois Propst & husband Kenneth and Charlene Rinehardt & husband Greg and three great nieces, Betsy, Jenna & Amy.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Kenneth Jordan and Mr. Doug Rasnick officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2020 in the Caldwell Springs Cemetery with Pastor Eric Wright officiating. Music will be provided by Mr. Dale Williams. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday will be: Doug Rasnick, Rick Barker, Caleb Marshall, Jackie Blevins, Joe Carrier and Ronnie Carrier. Honorary Pallbearers will be his many friends on Stoney Creek, employees and former employees of General Shale also his many friends at Willow Springs Baptist Church and Poplar Grove Baptist Church.
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1940 - 2020 (80 years)
