Mr. Edward Hardwick Cole, Jr. passed away March 8, 2014. He was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Edward and Catherine Neighbors Cole. Mr. Cole was a Pipe Fitter in the Atlanta area for many years. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps, a Master Mason and was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include his wife Tonya Cole; three sons, Edward Hardwick Cole III of Carrollton, GA, Nicholas Justin Williams of Jackson, GA, and Jody Scott Williams of Mineral Bluff, GA; daughter, Cassie Elizabeth Williams of Jackson, GA; and four grandchildren.

Graveside services will be conducted on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. from the West View Cemetery in Atlanta, GA with Rev. Bill Schakat officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Marine Corps.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA is in charge of the arrangements.