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Facts and Events
_DCAUSE: Heart disease, myocardial Infraction old age
George was born at Epperly Hill, Raleigh County. He lived his ninety two years within five miles of this location. He did have to leave the area for 18 months, he was sent to France during World War 1, a few days before his company was order to the front he was selected for Military Police duty. The unit was attached to General Persing's Headquarters in France.
George's father was a farmer, trader, store owner, blacksmith, and he used these talents to advance his finanical status from living in a tent when he first married; when he died his home was one of the best in Coal City.
George's mother was a Tolley from the Marshes; a family of some wealth in that area; when she married into the Cole's they were displeased.
After the war George he was employed by the Princewick Coal Co. He constucted the brick chimneys for all the houses. His next job was as a shop repairman at Winding Gulf. He worked here for five years and then after witness the dead of two fellow workers, he quit; returned to farming to earn his living for the next four years. In 1937 he starting working as a carpenter for the Raleigh Count Board of Education. He worked at this job until he retired.
He became know as Papa Cole, a name given him by his grandson Scott. Papa Cole was respected and well liked by his neighbors. He was a very patient, quiet, and never to criticize, always greeted everbody with a big smile.
Army Discharge Papers:
3628329 Private Infantry
Co. E, 2nd Corpe. School Detachment
Enlisted June 28, 1918 in Beckley
Victory Medal approved 12-7-20 by W.G. Skelton the 1st Lieut., 16th Infantry
Born in Winding Gulf, WV
23 11/12 years when enlisted
Farmer
Blue eyes, brown hair, ruddy complexion, 5' 10"
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