Paul Cole

Paul L. Cole, Sr., 74, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025. Born in Westfield, New York, he was the son of the late Douglas and Pauline Cole. Mr. Cole was a retired car mechanic and an avid hunter and fisherman. Paul enjoyed sitting in his mancave with his buddies watching shows on TV and enjoying each others company. He was a giving person, who would help anyone in need at a moments notice. Mr. Cole is survived by his wife of 35 years, JoAnne Cole; six children, Frank Cole, Dawn Nickerson (John), Stephanie Evans (Greg), Paul Cole, Jr., John Cole, and Matt Cole; fourteen grandchildren; one great-grandson; four siblings, Betty Ann Belshan (John), Lawrence "Butch" Cole (Peggy), Virginia Mattson (Norm), and Jane Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. Interment will be private.