Classmate Robert Eli Cole Jr. died on December 24, 2019.  His obituary was submitted to The Courier=Times via an email December 30th. (The obituary shows his middle name as Elie...our class records show Eli).  Condolences may be sent to Sharon Cole, 202 Yellit Ln., Bahama NC  27503.

Robert Elie Cole Jr. age 68, passed away on December 24, 2019.  Robert was proceeded in death by his parents Robert Cole and Lena Villines Cole.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Sharon Cole; son Randy Stephens; daughter Delores Johnson; 5 grandchildren Brandon Stephens, Kayla DeShazor, Shamara Stephens, Dorothy Stephens, Jetta Aver; and 6 great grandchildren. He is also survived by 5 sisters, 4 brothers and a host of other loving relatives and family. 

We will all cherish our memories together with this amazing husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend, as we look forward to the time when there will be no more pain, tears, or sorrow. Revelation 21:4.