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James L. 'Jim' Cole Tucson, AZ QCWA # 30658 Chapter 16 |
In Loving Memory Of James Cole May 2, 1941 - January 13, 2021
On your 80th Birthday you are remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. The many things we miss include your smile and sense of humor. James "Jim" Lee Cole of Stuart, FL was born to Leonard and Letha Cole in Ravenna, OH. He spent most of his youth in California. In 1959 he married Bonnie Miller, who passed away in 1985. In 1962 he enlisted in the US Army and retired as a Major after 20 years of service. His next career was a Department of Defense employee working at the US Army Electronic Proving Ground's Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Test Facility, culminating in his service as the Deputy Commander of the Electronic Proving Ground at Fort Huachuca, AZ. He spent his post Army life in Arizona and in recent years moved to Stuart, FL. During his military career, he was awarded The National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Meritorious Unit Citation (1 OLC), Vietnam Civil Actions Medal (Unit Citation), Good Conduct Medal, Army Commendation Medal (1 OLC), Bronze Star Medal (3 OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (2 OLC), Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Oversea Service Ribbon. While serving in the Army, Jim was selected for Officer Candidate School in 1966. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from Texas A and M a Masters' degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.
Jim is survived by his wife Marge Grayson-Cole, son Thomas (Connie) Cole (Sierra Vista, AZ), daughter Malinda (Jeff) Clark (San Tan Valley, AZ) stepdaughter Sharla (Chris) Schuller (Lakebay, WA) as well as 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild and siblings Leonard, Vivian and Alan Cole and Barbara May.
Jim held a HAM radio Extra Class license and was a lifetime member of the American Radio Relay League. He started this hobby as a young child which led to his interest in electronics. Later in life, he developed a love of ballroom dancing, especially Argentine Tango, and was active in the Tucson, AZ local United States Amateur Ballroom Dancers Association. He was buried at Fort Hauchuca Post Cemetery in Arizona. He is missed by his family and we remember him fondly on the 80th anniversary of his birth.