COLE, Alan OBITUARIES
Alan R. Cole, 83, of Calhoun Ga. formerly of Dade City, Fl, was called home by our heavenly Father on Jan 2nd, 2021 at Gordon County Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Honesdale, PA on July 23,1937 and was the son of the late Raymond and Mildred Schwartz Cole. Alan was a member of the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church of Calhoun, Ga. Alan served in the National Guard’s in the Honesdale, Pa from 1957 to 1963. Alan passionately worked all his life owning and operating dairy farms, RV parks, and was an owner/operator of a Trucking business. He is preceded by his parents Raymond and Mildred Schwartz Cole of 5LGJHfiHOG 3DUN 1-, D EURWKer- in-law Joseph Grabowy of Vineland NJ, a son Eric Cole of Peckville, PA, and a stepdaughter Dawn Sheard Ribblett of Dade City Fl. He is survived by a brother Jerry Cole and wife Carol Cole of Myrtle Beach, SC and a sister Sally Grabowy of Vineland, NJ. He is also survived by his three sons, Jeffrey Cole, of Ocala, Fl, Fred Cole and wife Debbie Dykes Cole of Dade City, FL, and Andy Cole and his partner Paula Rivera of Calhoun, Ga. Three daughters, Charlena Cole, of Ocala, FL., Arlena Cole and Partner Leonard Gonzales, of Austin Tx, and Candy Cole Carney and Husband Tom Carney of Waymart, PA. Also surviving are 17 Grandchildren and 11 Great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Alan was a very outgoing man who had many memorable times that he is leaving behind for all to cherish. He loved gathering in the mornings visiting people at his RV park and at church having coffee and donuts with others. The family would like to express their gratitude to Gordon Co. Rehabilitation Center and the AIfinLV HRVSLFH. 7KHUH wLOO be a celebration of his life in the spring 2021 in Indian Orchard Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to Jenkins-Howell Funeral Home, Inc. Edward R. Howell, Funeral Director, 269 Belmont Street, Waymart, PA 18472. www. JenkinsHowellFuneralHome.com tended Sonoraville School. He was a Master Barber for over 50 years having started at Gresham Park Barber Shop in Atlanta and owned and operated Erwin’s Barber Shop and prior to his retirement, he was with Paul’s Community Barber Shop. 5Dy HnMRyHG KLV PDny fiVKLnJ trips with his nephews and loved to get together with family. He was an avid fan of the Dodgers and Celtics.
Survivors include his wife; Linda Ferguson Erwin to whom he was married for 47 years, daughter and sonin-law; Tami and Paul Defoor, sons and daughters-inlaw; Rusty and Kathy Gibbs and Todd and Sandra Gibbs, grandchildren; Bruce and Samantha Defoor, Carson and Austin Sollicito, Noah Gibbs, great-grandchildren; Easton, Addie and Parker Sollicito, and Duncan DeFoor, sister and brother-in-law; Debbie and Henry Hunter, brothers and sisters-in-law; Randy and Wilma Erwin, Danny and Benita Erwin and Timmy and Pam Erwin, brother-in-law; Mickey Pass; his fur baby Bandit, along with nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private family service for Wallace Ray Erwin will be conducted on Saturday, December 26th at 1:00 PM from the chapel of Max Brannon & Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Gary BRwPDn RIfiFLDWLnJ. ,nWHUment will follow in Erwin Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers serving will include; Bruce DeFoor, Noah Gibbs, Austin Sollicito, Tony Tomlinson, Daren Pass, and Monty Erwin. Honorary pallbearers serving will include; Jeff Erwin, Seth Erwin, Gabe Erwin, Jason Carney, and Drew Bell.
The funeral service will be recorded and posted to the funeral home website at www. maxbrannonandsons. com where personal condolences may be expressed and the guestbook signed.
The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the Erwin family.