Jimmy Ray Cole
The Rev. Jimmy Ray Cole, 89, of Siloam Springs, Ark., died on June 8,
2020, at
Circle of
Life Legacy
Village in Bentonville, Ark.
He was born on
April 16, 1931, in Tulsa, Okla., to Wilburn Baker Cole and Ethel Jane Walton Cole. He married Frances M. Madsen on Aug. 18, 1950, in Bentonville. He worked as an Assembly of God minister, upholsterer and security guard. He was most proud of his ministry and music. He enjoyed playing the piano, accordion and guitar. He loved singing the gospel and growing his vegetable garden. He was very active in his church, Hope Fellowship in Siloam Springs.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances; and 10 siblings.
He is survived by his son, Jack Calvin Cole and wife Cheryl of Kirbyville, Mo.; two daughters, Susan Hill and husband Stephen of Siloam Springs and Marcia Cole-Yocom and husband Bill Finnegan of Scottsdale, Ariz.; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and twin brothers, Richard and Ralph Cole.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2020, at Fairmount Cemetery, near Gentry, Ark., with Pastor Robert Breneman and Pastor Jerry Sadler officiating.
It was his wish to not have a large gathering at his service, to prevent any exposure to covid-19. The family will be showing the service on Facebook Live on Stephen C. Hill’s Facebook page.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Fellowship, 4950 U.S. Highway 412 East, Siloam Springs, AR 72761.
An online guest book is available at www.wasson funeralhome.com.
Wasson Funeral Home of Siloam Springs is in charge of arrangements.