Bernard Earl Cole Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bernard Earl Cole of Morristown, Tennessee, who passed away on December 21, 2021 at the age of 92. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Betty Chilton Cole; and his son Charles Chilton "Buddy" Cole. He is survived by: his daughters, Sonya C. Crider (Mike) and Betsy J. Turner (Jerry); his grandchildren, Abigail Crider McCoy (Josh), Jenny Cole Adams (John), Julie Turner Connell (Chris), Chris Cole (Yegi), Beth Turner Sliger (Will), Ben Turner and Anna Jaynes Deering (Jason); his great grandchildren, Mason, Hunter, Patience McCoy, John, Addalee, Bo Adams, Elizabeth, Caroline Connell, River, Ari, Sam, Jude Cole, Barrett, Arden Sliger, Halle and Wren Deering; and his daughter-in-law Elizabeth Cole Jaynes.

In lieu of flowers , the family request donations be made to either First Baptist Church of Morristown or Fairfield Baptist Church.