Mr. Edward Hardwick Cole, Jr. passed away March 8, 2014. He was born in Atlanta, GA to the late Edward and Catherine Neighbors Cole. Mr. Cole was a Pipe Fitter in the Atlanta area for many years. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps, a Master Mason and was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include his wife Tonya Cole; three sons, Edward Hardwick Cole III of Carrollton, GA, Nicholas Justin Williams of Jackson, GA, and Jody Scott Williams of Mineral Bluff, GA; daughter, Cassie Elizabeth Williams of Jackson, GA; and four grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. from the West View Cemetery in Atlanta, GA with Rev. Bill Schakat officiating. Military honors were provided by the Marine Corps. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com . Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA was in charge of the arrangements. .