James “Jimmy” Leo Cole, Sr.
James “Jimmy” Leo Cole, Sr., 86, of LaBelle, died Monday, March 18, 2024. He was born July 27, 1937, in Picayune, Mississippi, to Violet Bertha Cole and Ernest Samuel Cole.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Fannett, and a member of the Knights of Columbus CO 6763 also in Fannett. Working in construction all his life, he was a Master Plumber, a carpenter, and a craftsman of many trades. He utilized his talents in building homes for low-income families through a project of Savannah Housing.
He was always a devoted family man and a man of faith; dedicated to his “favorite lady,” Mary, Mother of God. He taught his children the importance of putting forth their best effort in life and their vocation. He loved the outdoors and took his family on frequent hunting trips which continued on with his grandchildren. He was a simple man, but strong who showed his love by his actions.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-seven years, Linda; his daughters, Tammy Hammock and husband, Don, of Nederland, and Yvette, of LaBelle; sons, Jimmy Jr., of Nederland, Stephen and wife, Donna, and Ronnie, of Groves; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Hosey and Betty Noble; brothers, David and wife, Sondra, all of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and Ernie, and wife, Kathleen, of Wimberly, Texas.
Preceding him in death are his parents; sister, Vivian Blanchard; brothers, Vern, Donald, Gene, and Benny Cole; and two granddaughters.
A gathering of his family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00p.m., with a Rosary to be recited at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 22, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 9894 Gilbert Road, Fannett. His interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 9894 Gilbert Road, Beaumont, Texas 77705.
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Nederland
- 505, North 12th Street, Nederland, Texas, 77627,
- March 21, 2024
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rosary
Broussard’s Mortuary Nederland
- 505, North 12th Street, Nederland, Texas, 77627,
- March 21, 2024
- 6:00 pm
Mass of Christian Burial
St. Mary Catholic Church-Fannett
- 9894, Gilbert Rd, Beaumont, TX, 77705,
- March 22, 2024
- 10:30 am
Interment
Oak Bluff Memorial Park
- 618, Block Street, Port Neches, Texas, 77651,
- March 22, 2024
Dear Linda and Family,
Just seeing this. Please accept my sincere prayers and condolences. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.
In Christ’s love,
Fr. Kevin L. Badeaux
Linda, so sorry to hear the passing of Jimmy. You two had a long beautiful life. My prayers are with you and your family.
Tammy and family I’m so sorry to hear about the death of your dad. You and your family are in my prayers
I am very saddened to hear this. Mr Jimmy was just an awesome guy.. I had great respect for him! He is leaving a legacy of honor and integrity. I pray for peace and comfort for all his family and that the Lord draws them closer to Himself and each other.
You are all in my thoughts & prayers. May the Lord give you strength & may your husband rest in peace. Love you! Betty
So sorry to hear of Jimmy’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you 🙏
Linda, I am so sorry. You and Jimmy have a beautiful love for each other. It always showed in the way you were with each other.
We ask that the Lord open the gates of Heaven to Jimmy and welcome him into His kingdom, and pour the peace
of His love upon you and your family.
Linda
Sorry to here about Jimmy
He is RIP now
Take care my prayers are with you and family.
Carolyn 🙏🙏💕
Love and prayers continuing for all. Jimmy was a great, loving and caring person. He will be greatly missed and will live forever in our hearts.
Tammy, I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweet dad. I know he will be missed by so many. I am keeping you, your mom, and all of his loved ones in my prayers.
I’m so sorry. So many wonderful memories from the family reunions…mostly volleyball. I let mom (Ann Fabre) know. She loved her uncle very much.
Tammy and family,
I’m so very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. I know he will be missed. My prayers are with you and your family as you all go through the days ahead🙏🏻♥️🙏🏻