Elmer J. Cole Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Elmer J. Cole (Sanger, California), who passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 97, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Elmer may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Garney Cole and Essie Cole; his wife Thelma Weaver Cole; and his granddaughter Lori Jan Braden of Sanger. He is also survived by four children, five grandchildren, and seventeen great-grandchildren.