James W. Cole, Sr., age 81, of LaPorte, passed away on April 4, 2013 at his home.
He was born in Attica, IN on August 9, 1931 to J. Maurice and Mildred (Pitzer) Cole.
Surviving are his beloved children, daughter, Annette R. (Dirk) Haschke of LaPorte; 3 sons, Harvey John Cole of Palm City, FL, Michael (Margie) Cole Stuart, FL, Christopher (Danita) Cole of Lansing, MI; grandchildren, Rebecca, Nathan, and Samuel Haschke, Kristine, David, Savannah and Ryan Cole, and Joshua, Natalie, William, and Alexis Cole.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Tyler James Cole who passed away on December 1, 2000.
A Celebration of Life Service will take place at 11 AM on Monday, April 8, 2013 with Rev. Ed Maxey and Rev. Carl Galloway officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 10 AM until the time of service on Monday at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. A private family graveside service will take place at a later date in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the family of James W. Cole, Sr.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.