EDGAR LEON COLES, age 91 of Jemison, passed away on May 31, 2022 at his residence. He was born in Eagle, Idaho on June 16, 1930; the son of the late Albert R. Coles and the late Cora Mattlock Coles.
Ed retired from US Steel as a steelworker. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed spending time outdoors working in his yard and garden. He was known in the community for his expertise in lawnmower and small engine repair. He and his wife, Audrey, were members of the Columbiana Church of the Nazarene in Columbiana, AL.
He is survived by: Wife, Audrey Thrash Coles of Jemison; Son, Richard (Lorraine) Coles of Germantown, MD; Son, Kevin (Karen) Coles of Clanton; Granddaughters: Kathryn (Carlos) Reyes of Gaithersburg, MD, Tiffany Coles of Gaithersburg, MD, Kacie (Luis) Rojas of Jemison, and Kodie (Jake) Torres of Clanton; and 6 Great Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 3, 2022 at 11:00am from the Chapel of Ellison Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Jonathan Smith officiating.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.
Burial with military honors will follow in the Union Grove Community Cemetery in Jemison, AL.
The family asks for no flowers but ask that donations be made to the Columbiana Church of the Nazarene, P.O. Box 1330 Columbiana, AL 35051 in the memory of Ed Coles.
Final care and arrangements entrusted to the Ellison Memorial Funeral Home of Clanton, AL.
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