Obituary for
Weldon Clark Cole
Weldon Clark Cole, 90, of Battle Creek, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 at his home. He was born October 2, 1927 in Johnstown Township, MI the son of Willet and Omah (Strickland) Cole. Weldon married Waunita McCarty on June 22, 1946 in Battle Creek, preceding him in death in 2013 after 67 years of marriage. Weldon co-owned and operated a dairy and produce farm while raising his sons. After farming for many years, Weldon started working for Spring Lake Lanes and retired after 20 plus years of service. He loved hunting, fishing, and bowling. Weldon was a loving and kind hearted man.
He is survived by his sons, Stan (Barb) Cole, Mark (Linda) Cole, and Steve Cole; 9 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Waunita; and his brother, Frank Cole.
Visitation will be held Tuesday at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service from 10:00-11:00 AM with the funeral service to immediately follow at 11:00 AM with Pastor Rick Foster of Country Chapel United Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be at the Johnstown Union Cemetery in Johnstown Township, MI. Memorial tributes may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest MI.