James Oliver Cole

James Oliver Cole, 76, of Cumming, GA died on March 20, 2010 at Embracing Hospice House. Born in Hapeville, GA, he was the son of the late Emmett and Hessie Cole. Mr. Cole was a member for more than 50 years of Hapeville Masonic Lodge, #590 and also was a Shriner. He was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Red Oak, GA. He worked for Delta Airlines for 35 years and served as a bailiff for Clayton County. Mr. Cole is survived by his bride of 53 years, Nita L. Cole of Cumming, GA; daughter, Cathy (Scott) Cunningham of Flowery Branch, GA; grandson, Lyman Scott Cunningham, Jr. of Flowery Branch, GA; granddaughter, Emily Nicole Cunningham of Cumming, GA; sisters, Helen Wanty of Appleton, WI and Merle Logue of Cumming, GA; sister-in-law, Louise Cole of Canton, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 in the chapel of McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 23, 2010 from 2:00 4:00 pm and from 5:00 7:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Embracing Hospice, 8013 Majors Road, Cumming, GA 30040 of the Atlanta Cancer Center, 1100 Northside Drive, Cumming, GA 30040. Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886-9899