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Jack R. Cole, 72, passed away at Sierra Health Care Center on February 21, 2003. He was born in McNary, Texas to James Frank Cole and Orcha Matilda (Smith) Cole on December 6, 1930. Mr. Cole was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving his country during the Korean War. He was retired as a Sales Manager with the company which produces LifeSaver Candies. A resident of Truth or Consequences since 1999, Mr. Cole was an active member of the First Baptist Church where he had taught the Jolly Elders Sunday School Class and had sung in the Gospel Choir and the Barber Shop Quartet. He leaves behind his loving wife, Joyce S. Cole of the family home in TorC, NM; a son, Jack R. Cole and wife, Debbie of Rio Rancho, NM; daughters, Carol Cole and husband, Rich Gerrilis of Albuquerque, NM, Sherrie Conner of Chandler, AZ, Tylithia and husband, Terry Paden of Albuquerque, NM;"daughter of the heart", Karen Henry of Grants, NM; his step-children, Sandra Guthrie of Scottsdale, AZ, W. Allen and wife, Christine Strickland of Albuquerque, NM, Leslie and husband, Oscar Reyes of El Paso, TX; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A Memorial Celebration Service will be held on Thursday, February 27, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. a the First Baptist Church (TorC) with Rev. Shon A. Wagner officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in Mr. Cole's memory be sent to the First Baptist Church Building Fund % P. O. Box 329, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901. Arrangements are by French Mortuary of TorC, Inc. 505 -894-2574.
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