William Parks Cole

Mr. William Parks Cole, 74, of Newnan passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at his home. He was born October 19, 1940 in Newnan to the late Dr. Malcolm Henry Cole and Louise Parks Cole. He will be remembered for his love of family and his adoration of his grandchildren. Parks loved growing up in Newnan where he was surrounded by family and friends. He graduated from Newnan High School in 1958 and has always considered himself to be the best option quarterback to play for the Newnan Tigers. After graduation he attended Emory University for two years before joining the Marine Corps. Following his military service, he moved to Atlanta where he met his wife, Judith Adams Curbow. After their marriage in August of 1962, Parks and Judy moved back to Newnan. Parks’ personality and genuine interest in people led him to a career in sales as a manufacturer’s rep and a longtime real estate agent. Parks was a man of very strong faith and was devoted to his church, Central Baptist, where he served as a Deacon, Chairman of the Board of Deacons, a member of the Myrtle Arnall Mann Missions and Scholarship Committee and Coordinator of Staff Relations Ministry Team. Parks also taught the Stanley Cauthen Sunday School Class as well as the Kellam Barron Sunday School Class. The memorial service is Friday, June 5, 2015 at 11 o’clock at Central Baptist Church with Dr. Joel Richardson officiating. The family will greet friends in the church fellowship hall following the memorial service. A private, family interment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Myrtle Arnall Mann Missions and Scholarship fund, c/o Central Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1221, Newnan, GA 30264 or to Can’t Never Could, Inc., 10 Sherwood Drive, Newnan, GA 30263 or www.cantnevercouldinc.com Condolences can be expressed online at www.mckoon.com Survivors include wife of 52 years, Judith Curbow Cole; children, Sara Adams Cole, William Parks “Tucker” Cole, Jr. and wife Jane Havelka Cole, Elizabeth “Buffy” Cole Ferguson and husband Anderson Drew Ferguson IV, Thomas Henry Cole and wife Courtney Christopher Cole; grandchildren, Anderson Drew Ferguson V, Ida Jane Cole, Jordan Franklin Cole, Emily Adams Cole, Judith Louise “Lucy” Ferguson, Caroline Parks Cole, Madeline Parks Cole, Mary Parks Ferguson, William Thaddeus Ferguson, Hudson Mattox Harrison; siblings, Dr. Malcolm H. “Chip” Cole, Jr. and wife Ann, Mary Louise “Sister” Kelley and husband James Marion Kelley, John Lovejoy Cole and wife Katie Orr Cole, Clara Cole Spears; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family greatly appreciates the service of Gentiva Hospice Care, and the loving support of hospice nurse Cynthia Schell. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580

William Parks Cole

October 19, 1940 - June 2, 2015