Obituary of Charles Cole

Charles "Chuck" Cole was born in Colliers, West Virginia on May 27, 1943. He was one of seven children born from the union of the late Charles L. and Maggie (Minnis) Cole. As a young man, Chuck moved to Michigan seeking employment. Chuck married the love of his life, the former Margaret Huffman, on December 7, 1963. Together they raised five children. He supported his family through the UAW Local 51 for over thirty- two years as a line leader at Chrysler Mound Road Engines until retiring in 1998. Chuck was a hero to his family and a wonderful role model to his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was a great father and certainly a one of a kind. Chuck cherished the time he spent with his family sharing a good meal together each Friday and the many Sunday drives. He was quite the historian; visiting anything historical was his past time. After retirement, Chuck was able to follow his sports more closely. He was a huge fan of college and professional football, baseball and hockey. Charles R. Cole, age 71 of Newport, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2014 peacefully at home with his family at his side. In addition to his parents and loving wife Margaret, his passing was preceded by two sisters: Marguerite Cole and Eleanor Ray Cole; a brother: Donald Cole; a sister-in-law: Nancy Cole and a nephew: Dale Walker. To cherish his memory, Chuck leaves two sons: Charles (Cheryl) Cole of Newport and Richard Cole of Arizona; three daughters: Kelly of Lincoln Park, Natalie of Warren, and Rebecca of Newport; one brother: Edward Thomas (Regina) Cole of Westland; two sisters: Alice (Dale) Walker of Tennessee and Iliene (Daniel) Smith of West Virginia; seven grandchildren: Sarah, Zachary, Cody, Alexandria, Dominic, Even and Ethan; and two great-grandchildren: AuDreya and Brennan. Friends may gather from 2:00-8:00pm on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of His Life will take place at 11:00am Thursday, September 25, 2014 also at Merkle's with Pastor Jeffrey Heimsoth of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Cremation will follow through Southern Michigan Services in Livonia. Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society or Monroe Cancer Center. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com; and then selecting the Online Tributes page.