Mr. Claude Billy Cole, age 87 of McCaysville, GA passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016. Born on November 18, 1928 in Chattanooga, TN, he was the son of the late James William Cole and Marybelle Thomas Cole. He served his country faithfully as a Sergeant for the United States Air Force. As a long time member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Copperhill, TN, he thoroughly enjoyed singing with the Church Choir. He retired after many years of service with the Tennessee Copper Company where he was employed as a boilermaker. Survivors include his wife, Geneva Stamey Cole; son, William R. Cole (Sharon); daughter, Sharon Cole Willis; step-daughter, Phyllis Panter; grandchildren, Michael Cole, Jessica Fuller, Charles Fussier, Jennifer Panter and Michael Panter; five grandchildren; and a nephew, Jackie Cole (Joyce).Funeral Services were conducted on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. from the Akins Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Cheatham officiating. Music was provided by Ann Cheatham and Theresa Bailey. Interment followed in the Crestlawn Cemetery with full military honors provided by the North Georgia Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Jimmy Harris, Paul Dockery, Barry Thomas, Daniel Hicks, Lynn Ross and Rev. Al Patterson. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge was in charge of the arrangements. .