Billie Ray Cole
October 24, 1945 ~ September 19, 2014
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Father John Ball Officiating. Interment will be private.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 26, 2014 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD .
Billie “Bill” Ray Cole, 68, of Leonardtown, MD passed away on September 19, 2014 at his residence. Born on October 24, 1945 in Wardell, MO. He was the son of the late Lavena and Roy Casey Cole. Bill was the loving husband of Mary Laurita (Rita) Gray Cole whom he married on October 29, 1966 in Chicago, IL. Bill is survived by his son Christopher Cole (Pam) of Lexington Park, MD, grandson Casey Cole, Siblings Lenita Decker of Princeton, IL, Shirley James (Wayne) of Spirit Lake, IA, Judy Ontiveros of Mohave Valley, AZ. He was preceded in death by his brother Paul Cole. Bill joined the United States Navy in 1964 serving until 1968. His duty stations included; Squadron VP-49, and flew in the series P-3 aircraft at Patuxent River Naval Air Station, MD., and he was stationed on the USS Essex at Quonset Point, RI. He worked as an auto mechanic for Pontiac, Ford and Transportation for 30 years retiring in 1998. Bill loved to cruise his 1931 Ford street rod and cars shows, drag racing, watching his grandson race, and his son working on the cars.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 26, 2014 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM with a funeral Service at 7:00 PM in the Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD with Father John Ball officiating. Interment will be private. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650.
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“Rita, we are so sorry to hear about Bill. God has another angel to watch over you. Much love to you. “
“Rita and Chrisso sorry for your loss we know bill will be greatly missed.hes with the angels now watching over you. love and prayers to all. “
“Rita and family – Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May good memories bring you comfort and peace in the days to come.”
“Rita ,”Your family is in my prayers at this difficult time; Bill is at the Big Yard sale in the sky….”
“Rita, Chris and family. We were sorry to hear of Bills passing. Our sincere condolences and prayers are with you. May he rest in peace in heaven.”
“Rita and family, know that you were Billie’s angel in his time of need and maybe that thought will help you during this difficult time.”
“So sorry for your loss. Rita, Chris, Pam & Casey, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. “
“Rita and Chris, so sorry for your loss, Bill has always been like a Family member to our Family as well as you, Rest in Peace Bill. “
“Rita so sorry to hear about Bill my prayers are with u and the family Bill will be missed and may he R.I.P. Rita know that I am a phone call away.”
“Rita so sorry for your loss. I wish I could take away the pain the emptiness that you are feeling. I hope your memories will help you get through this. Love you. Please let me know if you need anything. “
“I will miss him so much we had the greatest of times together “
“Dear Rita and Family: So sorry for your loss. May God Welcome Billy into his Heavenly Home. God Bless you during this difficult time.”
“Rita and Chris, I’m very sorry for your loss, Bill was a very sweet and wonderful person. Know I have you in my prayers.”
“Rita and Chris, Sending my sympathy and prayers. Life brings tears, smiles and memories, tears dry, smiles fade, but memories live forever. May he rest in peace.”
“Rita and Family, I was so sorry to hear about Bill’s passing. So soon, after Dean’s. He used to tell me about seeing Bill at the doctor’s office and they had good chats. My thoughts and prayers are for you at this sad time. Love Barb “
“Rita– Sorry for your loss, you and Chris are in my thoughts and prayers”
“Chris and family, we are so sorry to hear about your dad,our sincere condolences are with you.”
“Rita, Chris, Pam & Casey, Our hearts are deeply saddened and go out to you all for your loss. Hoping you are comforted by all your beautiful memories and the love that surrounds you all. Sending loving thoughts, prayers and hugs!”
“Rita and Family, So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. I remember you and Bill coming into the American Legion all these years. Keep the memories close and please accept my deepest sympathy. “
“Rita, I’m so sorry to hear of Bills passing . my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.”
“Rita and Family….so very sorry to learn of Bill’s passing. He was one “hellava mechanic” who worked on my Son Chris’ (Raley)car. My heartfelt condolences and sympathy to all.”
“Rita and Family – I will miss Bill’s smile and firm handshake at the Legion dinners. He will be missed but, his memories will always be with us. May God bless you and give you strength.”
“Rita, Chris and the entire family….. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on your loss. Bill was a amazing man with the biggest heart. I will miss seeing his big smile. May he rest in the arms of angels. May your wonderful remembers bring you comfort and the support of your family bring you peace. Always, Bobbi”
“I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed talking with both of you at American Legion Post 221 at the dinners.”
“Rita, Chris, Pam and Casey. Our hearts are breaking for you and his siblings. He will always be my beloved brother and I know he is with Mom and Paul.”
“We are so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. May God bless you at this difficult time.”
“RITA, AND FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS”
“Rita, Chris, Pam and Cody, My heartfelt thoughts and prayers and with you! I know you have great memories. They’ll get you through this difficult time.”
“Rita, Chris, and family my condolences to you during this difficult time. Bill was a great guy and will truly be missed……”
“Rita and family-Sorry to hear of Bills passing,will miss him at car shows and yard sales.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the love of family and friends help you all through these difficult days ahead. We have a lot fond memories of him at Aldridge Ford and all the wonderful visits.God Bless and Take Care”
“We are so sorry to hear the lost of such a good person and a friend. Rita, Chris and Family, our prayers are with you. May he rest in heaven. ?”
“Rita so sorry to hear about Bill. Having life long friends like you has made life so much more enjoyable “
“Rita & family, “So sorry for your loss. I remember when first met Bill, had just gotten out of high school. It was @Pennies, Bill, Al Z. & about three other sailors. Bill was always a gentleman. ” Rita if you need someone to talk with I’m here . You have your Mom & sisters, who will be such a great support.”
“Rita and family I am so sorry for your loss. He will truly be missed. Last year at mom’s in Arizona we we’re talking while he was enjoying visiting the family he couldn’t wait to get back home to Rita and Chris. “
“Rita & Family, we are very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. You are in our prayers. God Bless Bill.”
“Rita, Chris, Pam and Family, Sorry for your loss. RIP Bill.”
“Rita and Chris, I just heard the sad news!!! I’m so sorry I’m not home to be with you. Please know that we are thinking of you and if there is anything you need please call!! Hugs to you both.”
“RITA & FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BILL. HE WAS SUCH A NICE GUY AND WE ENJOYED TALKING WITH THE BOTH OF YOU AT THE CAR SHOWS. YOU BOTH WERE SUCH A GREAT PAIR AND BILL IS STILL WITH YOU IN YOUR HEART AND MEMORY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS SAD TIME.”
“”Rita,Chris and family, Bill was such a wonderful and cheerful person to be around, allways had a smile he surely will be missed, may he rest in peace.”
“Rita: Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. May Bill now rest in peace. Tom & Nancy Sacks”
“My deepest condolence, and prayers for all.”
“Rita and family, we are so sorry for your loss … but this is a gain for heaven! It won’t be the same going to visit our family in Delaware and finding you BOTH already there! We will always cherish the sweet times we had in those days.”
“Rita, So sad to hear of Bill’s passing. May God give you strength during this difficult time. God Bless you and your family, Cousin Mary Jeanne (Hill) and Bob Sheetz “
“Rita and family , I will keep you in my prayers, Bill was truly a good man, we had some great times together.”