James Walter Cole, age 75, of Mineral Bluff passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper. James was born on May 29, 1947 in Blue Ridge, GA to the late Joseph Burton Cole and Ester Nama Couch Cole. He was a member of Sunrise Tabernacle and worked as a logger and handyman for many years. Along with his parents, James is preceded in death by his first wife, Flonnie Cole; son, Chris Cole; and sisters, Lorene Rhodes and Lois White.

He is survived by his current wife, Betty Jean Cole; son, Rex Cole of Copperhill; daughters-in-law, Cynthia Brown of Blue Ridge and Rhonda Cole of Blairsville; brothers, Elbie (Charlotte) Cole of Blue Ridge and Melvin (Linda) Cole of Blue Ridge; sisters, Ruth Ann (Danny) Franklin of Blue Ridge and Jo Ann Arp of Morganton; grandchildren, Flonnie Cole, Tiffany Quinn, Warren Cole, and P.J. Cole; and great grandchildren, Wesley Quinn, Brady Cole, Christa Quinn, and Ariel Quinn.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 3:00 PM at the Sunrise Tabernacle Church Cemetery with Rev. Scott Ware officiating. Music will be provided by Warren Cole and Josie Bradley. Pallbearers will be: Warren Cole, Ronald Rhodes, Perry Ledford, P.J. Cole, Justin Cole, and Tiffany Quinn. Honorary pallbearers will include Wesley Cole, Brady Cole, and Junior Bell.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinscobb.com.

Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Blue Ridge is in charge of arrangements.