Jack Cunningham Cole

Jack Cunningham Cole, 84, of Belfast, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, in a Richlands, Virginia hospital. Jack was born on September 7th, 1938 in Whitewood, Virginia. He was the son of Dewey and Margaret Lucille Cunningham Cole. He was a class of 1957 graduate of Whitewood High School. After high school, he joined the Air Force where he served four years, the last year being in Greenland. In August of 1960, Jack married the love of his life, Beverley, or as he so fondly called her, Jill. Together they had three children, Jack Wayne, Lisa, and Lori. Jack was also very proud of his grandchildren: Stacie, Jennifer, Jay, Coy, Cody, and Cole, and great-grandchildren: Jacob, Gracie, Ethan, Brady, Parker, and Cayden. One of his favorite things to do was support his grandchildren and great-grandchildren in their different activities! Jack loved the Lord and if any verse from the Bible reflects his life serving the Lord it would be Acts 20:35, “It is better to give than to receive.” He served in many ways but one way that was special to Him was transporting children back and forth to the Shriner’s Hospital. In 2008 he was awarded the Road Runner Award by the Shriners for making more than 200 trips to the hospital transporting children. Jack was also a Green Valley Baptist Church member, the Eastern Star, Scottish Rites, and the Blue Lodge. One of Jack’s favorite things to do was to be Santa Claus for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and when they outgrew the tradition, he would do it for complete strangers! Jack was preceded in death by his mother and father, his sister, Geneva Millspaw, and his infant brother Dewey Franklin. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Beverley, and their children: Jack Wayne and wife, Michelle; Lisa Sproles and husband, Daniel; and Lori Stoots and husband, Mike along with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also, surviving are sisters Marguerite Elkins, Linda Frazier, Ann Cantrell, and Barbara Presley. Jack will also be greatly missed by his canine buddy, Jake. Funeral services for Jack Cunningham Cole will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Green Valley Baptist Church; 695 Green Valley Rd; Lebanon, VA 24266 with Dr. Don Zampogna. Visitation will be from 12-1 pm at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to the Shriner’s Hospital in memory of Jack. Members of Richlands Lodge #318 AF & AM will conduct masonic services and members of Casey-Shortt VFW Post #9640 will conduct military rites. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com.

Jack Cunningham Cole

September 7, 1938 - November 3, 2022