Obituary of Michael Allen Cole

Michael Allen Cole, age 76 of Dacula, Ga. passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Embracing Hospice in Snellville, Georgia after an extended illness. Mr. Cole is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Robbie J. Cole of Dacula; a son, Christian Michael Cole of Nashville, TN and a daughter, Kirsten B. Mahan and Husband Dennis of Knoxville, TN. Three Precious Grandchildren; Tucker Mahan, Makinley Cole, and Wyatt Mahan of Tennessee and a Dear Sister, Mary Lee Harper and her husband John of Tampa, FL; a caring Sister - in - law, Frankie Blackburn of Waynesboro, Ga. and caring Brother-in -law Joseph M. Dickey and wife Mary Ann of South Haven, Kansas and Robert G. Dickey and wife Tommie of Lawrenceville, Ga. Special Nephews are John K. Harper and wife Suzanne of Oxford, Ohio and Steve Blackburn and Ricky Blackburn and wife Jeannie of Waynesboro, Ga. Special nieces are Merritt Harper of Atlanta, Carla M. Crowley and husband Jeff of Snellville and Leigh Ann Dickey of Gainesville, Georgia, and many other Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins and great- nieces and nephews throughout Ga, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and New York and California. Michael was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 14, 1938. He grew up in Kansas City and graduated from Rockhurst High School in 1955 and Rockhurst College in 1959. Mike so enjoyed returning there to reunions and seeing his friends from his High School and College days and sharing those wonderful memories. He had lived in the Atlanta area for the past 35 years. He was in Sales and Management most of his working life and owned his own business for the last several years before retirement. He enjoyed playing golf and tennis before his health declined and was very involved in playing and attending golf tournaments throughout his active years. He was an active member of ALTA for several years and played and won in many competitions. He and Robbie enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Canada and especially to visit the children and grandchildren in Tennessee. Their favorite thing to do was to meet the family at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo to share a meal in the area and bring the grandchildren home with them for a visit. They also enjoyed many trips to Florida to their favorite Beach spots at Pass-a-grille near St. Pete. For the last few years he was part of a group of friends that met for Breakfast each morning for conversation and sharing memories over a cup of coffee. Through that activity he developed a close brotherly friendship with his next door neighbor, Jimmy Stripling. Visitation for Michael will be on Saturday, April 12th from 1 to 3 PM at the Hamilton Mill Funeral Home and the Memorial Service will follow at 3:00 PM in the Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel. Dr. Dave Davis and Rev. Jason Mincey will officiate. Mike was a member of Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice supporting cancer research or heart health or to the Growing Fund at Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church in Dacula, Georgia. Hamilton Mill Memorial Chapel - 770-945-6924. Share memories of Michael at hamiltonmillchapel.com