May 12, 77,Pink Hill David Clinton Cole, passed away May 12, 2016, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center surrounded by his family.
David was born in Washington County, Virginia on April 18, 1939, to John W. and Lucy B. Cole. He graduated from Chilhowie High School and attended Young Harris College.
David was a beloved husband and father, and friend to many. He never knew a stranger.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Eleanor C. Elswick; and brother, James H. Cole.
David is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley Blevins Cole; son, Tony and wife Linda; daughter, Denise C. Powell and husband Robbie; five beloved grandchildren, Chancey Powell, Kayla, Lorri, and Whitney Cole, and Ezekiel Powell; brother, Johnny S. Cole and wife Linda.
The family will have a celebration of David’s life at Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church from 6 until 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Wesley Eller officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.