Louis C. Cole

March 12, 1927 - December 14, 2018

Louis C. Cole, 91 of Memphis, died December 14, 2018. Louis C. Cole was born on March 12, 1927 in Lewisburg. Mississippi. He served with distinction in the United States Army. Louis was a veteran of the Korean War, where he spent 4 years serving and earned several medals. The discipline and the patriotism that he learned in the Army never left him, as friends and family will attest. He married the love of his life, Katie Lee Cole, in 1955. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of South Parkway East Church of Christ where he served with his wife for over 50 years. Louis was a very hard worker as he retired from the Memphis Defense Depot. He devoted his retirement to taking care of his family, serving in the church, and volunteering in the community. He will be remembered for his servanthood, hard work, and dedication to our country and his family. He was proceeded in death by his parents; sister, Earnestine Cole; daughters, Willie Mae Cole and Helen Cole. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his sons, Louis C. Cole Jr., Louis Cornelius Scott (Donna), William Hermit; a host of grandchildren; great grandchildren; family and friends. Funeral services for both Louis and Katie Cole will be held 2:30 p.m., Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Williams Funeral Home, 5270 Knight Arnold Rd. Memphis, Tennessee 38118.