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Billy Ray Cole

1941 ∼ 2013

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Billy Ray Cole, 72, of Kountze passed away on Nov. 9, 2013 at Christus-St. Elizabeth Hospital.

A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held from 5-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013 at Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home.

Born in Bragg City, Missouri on Feb 15, 1941, Billy was the son of Walter ‘Jimmy’ and Blanche (Harmon) Cole. After working for Otis Engineering/Halliburton for 30 years he retired and spent his time running his furniture business, Quality Furniture in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Reba Cole Rainbolt.

Billy is survived by his daughter, Melody Cole Humphrey and husband, Kevin of Nome, Texas; sons, Rodney Cole and wife, Amy of Kountze, Texas; Keith Cole and wife, Paula of Waxahachie, Texas; Billy Cole and wife, Stephanie of Augusta, Kansas. Sister, Alma Lou Cole Warner and husband, Burlie of Rector, Arkansas; and brother Jimmy Cole and wife, Hazel of Coffeyville, Kansas.

He is also survived by 17 Grandchildren; Tiffany Cole Stroud, Kristen Cole Ledbetter, Kara Cole, Jeremy Cole, Taylor Cole, Caleb Cole, Andrew Cole, Kaylee Cole, Emilee Cole, Olivia Cole, Aiden Cole, Wyatt Cole, Wesley Pitre, Kami Humphrey, Landon Cole, Zachary Cole, Luke Cole and 3 great-grandchildren; Halle Stroud, Harper Stroud and Kylar Pitre.

Condolences

Theresa November 12, 2013
Rodney, Keith, Melody and Billy, so sorry to hear about your dad. I wish I could be there for you. I love you all. Theresa
Dee Ann Chadney November 12, 2013
Dear Rodney and family, Sending our prayers and condolences to you and your family. Love, Dee Ann and family
Frank Davis November 12, 2013
I have fond memories of being around the Cole family when I was young (back in the 50's and 60's). Aunt Blanche was a sister to my step-dad, Carl Harmon. We often visited Blanche's for family get-togethers back in those days. Usually a lot of food involved! I always liked Bill. Even though he was a bit older, he treated me nicely. Of the posted on this site, my favorite is the one with Blanche standing on her front porch, surrounded by her 4 grown children. THAT'S HOW I WILL REMEMBER THEM. Condolences to the family during this hour of grief. Frank Davis
Velva H. November 12, 2013
Velva H. purchased a sympathy card for the family of Billy Ray Cole.
Hazel Cole November 11, 2013
HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY ALL OF US...HE WAS LOVED BY ALL THAT WAS AROUND HIM AT ANY TIME. GOD BLESS THE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN, THE SISTER AND BROTHER.. MAY GOD PUT HIS ARMS AROUND ALL OF US AT THIS TIME AND FIND PEACE WITH IN.. WE LOVED YOU BILL, HAZEL AND JL
Keith Cole November 11, 2013
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location_on Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, 1155 North 11th Street, Beaumont, 77702
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schedule Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM