William Claude "Bill" Cole

November 19, 1950 - July 13, 2021

William Claude “Bill” Cole, age 70 of Richlands, VA died Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands, VA. He was born November 19, 1950 and was the son of the late Claude and Nettie White Cole. Bill was a 1969 Graduate of Richlands High School and received his Associates Degree in Mining from Southwest Virginia Community College. Mr. Cole was a retired Federal Mine Inspector, having worked in that field for many years. He loved restoring old cars and if he wasn’t on the job, you would find him tinkering with his latest hobby. Worshipful Bill was a member and Past Worshipful Master of Richland’s Masonic Lodge #318 and Cedar Bluff Masonic Lodge #260, along with several other Masonic Organizations. Mr. Cole was a Past Commander of the Tazewell Civil Air Patrol. He will be greatly missed by his family, his friends and his Brothers. Those who survive to cherish his memories include his loving wife, Gale M. Goodman Cole; four children, William Claude Cole, III of Louisville, KY, Jeremy Alan Cole of Portland, TN, William Alan Dale Cole of Raven, VA, Kristen Renee Cole of Abingdon, VA and Kayleigh Leann Cole Richlands, VA; one sister, Sheila Johnson of Bristol, TN; one granddaughter, Anya Carolyn Cole of Portland, TN; a host of family and friends also survive. In honoring Bill’s wishes, his body will be cremated and there will be no funeral services. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Tazewell, VA is serving the family of Mr. Cole and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com.