NATHAN COLE, JR. (Nov. 7, 1924 – July 21, 2007)


LOUISBURG – Nathan β€œNat” Cole, Jr., 82, of Louisburg, died Saturday afternoon.

Nat was the son of the late Nathan and Stella White Cole, Sr. and was a native of Wilmington. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Howard Cole. Nat graduated from New Hanover High School in 1940, graduated from Wake Forest College in 1947 and in 1949 with a law degree he was admitted to practice law in North Carolina. He enlisted in U.S. Naval Reserve in 1942 and was called to active duty in 1943. He was Commissioned Ensign at U.S. Naval Reserve Midshipmen School, Columbia University, New York City, New York in 1944. Nat retired from active service as Captain (JAGC) Sept. 1, 1969 after 27 years of service. He was a member of Louisburg United Methodist Church where he served as a deacon.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Louisburg United Methodist Church. The family received friends immediately following the service.

Nat is survived by his wife, Eva Williams Pace; daughter, Sarah J. Pace of Louisburg; son and daughter in-law, William J. and Debbie Pace, Jr. of Tarboro; 4 grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Louisburg United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 667, Louisburg, NC 27549. Arrangements are by Strickland Funeral Home.

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