Eugene F. Cole Obituary (1944 - 2011)

Eugene F. Cole, 66, of Tower Hill, died Sunday, March 6, 2011 in his residence. He was born December 4, 1944 in Belleville, IL, the son of Robert H. Lucille Schramke Cole. Gene was a graduate of Tower Hill High School, Class of 1964, and he lived most of his life in Tower Hill. He started auto body work with Emery's Auto Body in Tower Hill, while he was in high school. Gene retired from Caterpillar. He operated Gene's Auto Body in Tower Hill, and had also worked for Buck's Auto Body. Gene was currently working at Kroenlein Auto Body, where he had worked for many years. Gene's love was restoring old automobiles and was well known for his expertise. He enjoyed trail riding, camping, and the outdoors. He was also a member of the United Auto Workers. Eugene F. Cole and Carolyn Christopher were united in marriage on June 4, 1965 in Assumption, IL. He is survived by his wife: Carolyn Cole, Tower Hill, IL; son: Dave Cole wife Twylah, Mt. Carmel, IL; daughters: Kelly Cole, Westervelt, IL special friend, Gerry Gleespen, Nokomis, IL and Connie Compton husband Brad, Mattoon, IL; 6 grandchildren: Ashley Huey, Brittany Cole, Tiffany Clayton, Allison Atkinson, Cale Atkinson, Emily Atkinson; 4 great grandchildren: Cole Huey, Daevany Huey, Kyler Huey, Paul Clayton; and brother: Robert T. Cole wife Evelyn, Mt. Zion, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Information A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2011 in McCracken-Dean Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. A gathering of friends will be on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Inurnment will be held on Friday, March 11, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in Dollville Cemetery.