Jim Cole
September 15, 1944 ~ September 11, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
James Russell "Jim" Cole, Jr., 68, of Asheville, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2013.
A native of Buncombe Co., Mr. Cole was a son of the late James Russell, Sr., and Lois Cox Cole.
Mr. Cole owned and operated J. Cole Construction Co. He had also worked for Buncombe Construction Co. and H&M Construction. In his free-time, Mr. Cole loved playing softball. He played on numerous teams in North and South Carolina, won two state championships, and one USSSA World Championship with Loftis Softball. He also loved the mountains of Western North Carolina, and listening to music.
Mr. Cole is survived by his wife, Jane Fernando Cole; son, Rusty Cole and his wife Carrie, of Mars Hill; step-daughter, Melissa Kucin, of Asheville; sister, Sandra Henderson, of Raleigh; niece, Jaymie Eichorn and her husband Jamie, of Greensboro, NC; and grandchildren, Megan and James Cole. and Savannah Schleiden.
Jim's family will celebrate his life at his home at 843 West Point Drive, Asheville, 28806 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 14.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting his family.
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RUSTY I WAS SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD. WE HAD A LOT OF GOOD TIMES HERE AT ASHEVILLE SCHOOL WHILE ALL OF YOU WORKED OUT HERE. IF I CAN BE OF HELP LET ME KNOW.
We’d like to send our deepest sympathies to the family. We are sorry we cannot make the services this weekend as we are out of town. Our love to you all.
Dear Jane and Family,
We were shocked and deeply saddened to hear the terrible news of Jim’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. We are so sorry for your grief and sadness.
Ted and Linda Kucin
and the entire Kucin Family
Sorry to here for your loss
You will be Dearly Missed,so sorry for your Loss Rusty,Praying for you & your Family.
You will be Dearly Missed,so sorry for your Loss Rusty,Praying for you & your Family.
Jane and Rusty,
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I will keep you in prayers.
I am very sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing, I enjoyed playing golf with him many times, and have a lot of great memories. May god bless all the family.
Jane, I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. My heart is with you, my dear friend. Cindy
I am sad to hear of the passing of another one of the world’s really good men,helpful,others oriented and accomplished. Perhaps 25 years ago Jim took the trouble to find the solution I needed for a building in Canton I owned and I have never forgot the name or the deed,lucky to have been touched by his work. Bill
Jane I was so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.
I am in shock and so sorry for your loss. I have known Jim for several decades. I have enjoyed seeing him grow and mature over the years. He was always so proud of Rusty. It was a pleasure to call him ‘my friend’
RIP and my God give your family a peace beyond understanding.
Jane, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you and give you comfort.
I was shocked to hear of Jimmy passing .We attended Leicester school together.To Sandra and all of family in my thoughts and prayers. Your Mother and Dad were two of my favorite People.
Spent many days on the ball field with Jim, he was one of the best..taught me how to hit to right field..Very shocked to hear about his passing, very sad. til we play again, my friend…you will be missed..Eddie Cody
May God comfort this family we are so sorry to here of Jim passing away. he was a good man and a good friend , he will be mist. R.I.P my friend Jim Cole
Rusty – you and your family will be in my prayers. May God give you the peace and strength only He can provide.
Sandra I am truly sorry for the loss of your sweet brother, Jimmy. To the rest of the family, whom I do not know, I want to express my deep sorrow for your loss, and my prayers are with you all.
Jane,
I was very surprised and saddened to see this. Jim had so much energy and was always fun to talk to, especially about sports…
God Bless You during this time.
So sorry for your loss. So many fond memories. Dave and Jennie Rogers
Rusty, your dad and I go way way back. Never were close personal friends, but played softball against each other for years. Even had opportunity to play over 40 once with him. So sorry, will miss him. God bless your family.
Jane and Rusty,I was so sorry shocked and sorry to hear of Jim passing.You are both in my thoughts and prayers. Audrey
Dear Jane and Rusty,
I was traveling over the weekend and heard of Jim’s passing Tuesday. I’m very sad and sorry for your loss. I always admired and looked up to Jim.
Thoughts and prayers.
Brett Cannady
I really enjoyed working with Jim. His vast knowledge of construction made my job a lot easier. He will greatly be missed. My prayers will be with you all….
(Retired Building Inspector)
Jane I was so sorry to hear about Jim, Deanna & I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Jane and Rusty, so sorry for your loss Jim will be greatly missed. Prayers go out for your family.
DUSTY, SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR DAD. HE AND I WERE CLASS MATES AND BEST FRIENDS. I WAS VERY SHOCKED TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING, HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. I HOPE THE BEST FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
I recently heard that Jim passed away– I was so sad to hear this news. I spent some time with him a few years back and I really enjoyed his company and family. He was genuine, smart and funny too & always welcomed me into his home. I hope you have found some peace Jane Savannah and Lisa (and the rest of the family). I know that each day brings it’s challenges but I know too that some day you will smile before you cry when you think of Jim and
know that he is with you. May this lovely man rest in peace.
Your friend always,
Joe Walsh
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