Mr. Claude Clayton Cole

Mr. Claude Clayton Cole, age 88 of Claudville, passed away Monday, September 29, 2008 at his home. He was born in Tennessee on August 2, 1920 to the late Simon and Minnie Hull Cole. In addition to his parents, Mr. Cole was preceded in death by two grandchildren, David and Daniel Cole; two brothers, Irl D. Cole and Herman "Pete" Cole; and two sisters, Margaret Summers and Dorothy Richardson. He was a member of Hatchers Chapel United Methodist Church, and had been a Sergeant in the United States Army during World War II. He was a retired horse trainer.
Mr. Cole is survived by his wife, Iris Wheddle Cole of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Jay Williams of Roanoke; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Richard and Astrid Cole of Stuart and Joseph and Amanda Cole of Claudville; eleven grandchildren, Clayton Cole, Carol Cole, Jason Williams, Jessica Williams, Jennifer Williams, Christian Batcheller, Dr. Giselle Batcheller Sloop, Justin Cole, Scott Cole, Ian Cole and Austin Cole.
Funeral services for Mr. Cole will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Hatchers Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Harry Shirrell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home in Stuart. If desired, memorials may be made to Hatchers Chapel United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Mike Hayes, 243 Hatchers Chapel Road, Claudville, VA 24076. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.moodyfuneralservices.com.