In loving memory of

L.B. Cole
November 16, 1922 - October 8, 2010

Buck was called to heaven on Friday, October 8, 2010 at the age of 88.A" Greatest Generation" hero of WWII, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in l940 by misrepresenting his age. Like so many who wanted to preserve our freedoms, Buck answered the call of duty. He participated in the assault and capture of Guadalcanal, Tulagi, New Georgia, the Solomon Islands and numerous other Pacific battles.Born in Macon, Georgia, he was preceded in death by father, L.B. Cole, Sr., mother, Mildred, and brothers, Benjamin, Ted, and William, and sister Joyce.He is survived by his son, Robert (Bob) Cole and daughter-in-law, Linda, along with grandchildren Jason and Amanda of Austin and nephew, William H. Martin of Stuart, FloridaThe family wishes to thank Helen and Bobby Dockal and the staff of Walnut Hills,Dr. Mike Gutierrez, Sharla Kerslake, RN of Angel Heart Home Hospice and Jason Harrell of the Harrell Funeral Homes along with the great friends of the family who have lifted Buck up in prayer on so many occasions.Reverend Mark Porterfield will conduct a graveside memorial service, with Military Honors, at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio on Tuesday, October 12 at 10:45 a.m.Former President Ronald Reagan famously said, "Some people spend their lives wondering if they have made a difference. Marines never have that problem". 4435 Frontier Trail Austin, TX 78745 (512) 443-1366

Tributes

Col George O Lewis, USAF (Ret) wrote on Oct 17, 2010:

"Thank you, Buck, for your service to our country."

Ernie & Liz Hinkle wrote on Oct 11, 2010:

"Bob and Family, So Sorry to hear about the death of your Father. It is never easy to lose a loved one. Our prayers are with you. We are a phone call away if we can help in any way. God Bless! Ernie & Liz Hinkle Horseshoe Bay Lt. APD, Retired"

Gene Freudenberg wrote on Oct 11, 2010:

"Hey Bob, so sorry to hear about your dad. You have had to make some decisions that a lot of us have never been faced with. Although I did not know your dad, he must have been quite a man. Please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. Call me if you need anything. Gene"

Chantelle wrote on Oct 9, 2010:

"To Mr. Cole's Family with heartfelt sympathy, May you find comfort in the word of God and in the knowlege that others sympathize with you in your loss. Since this may be one of the hardest things we will ever have to cope with, the bible offers hope. Please read John 5:28,29. It has bought me and my family comfort. I pray it does the same for you."