Randel Smith Cole Obituary (1940

Randel Smith Cole, 83, passed away, Friday, August 11, 2023, at Landmark Nursing and Rehabilitation in Booneville. He was born in Prentiss County on May 31, 1940, to Jimmie Ray Cole and Ora Violet Smith Cole. He served the public as an EMT and fireman for over 33 years and retired as Fire Chief in 2011. Randel enjoyed traveling to the mountains and the beach. His favorite thing was spending time with his family and grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 3:00 PM, Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Booneville Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday from 12:00 until 3:00 pm. Burial will be in Siloam Cemetery in the New Site Community. Booneville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Yearber Cole; sons, Mark Cole (Janie) of Oxford, Jeffrey Cole of Troy, NY; brother, Harold Cole (Betty) of Booneville; sister, Linda McAnally of Phoenix, AZ; granddaughter, Ashlee Cole Lutz (John) of Madison, MS; grandson, Clayton Cole of Oxford; great-grandchildren, Reeves Lutz, Jane Lutz and Tripp Lutz. He also leaves behind a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Booneville Fire Department. Memorials made be sent to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Siloam Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 21, Marietta, MS 38856.