Billy Ray Cole

By Submitted, 07/7/19 2:37 PM

Billy Ray Cole, 62, of Hope, AR. passed away July 6, 2019 in Hot Springs, AR.  Billy Ray was born May 5, 1957 in Blytheville, AR. to William and Betty Jo Beard Cole, Jr. He was a retired truck driver and a kindhearted man who would help anyone he could.

Mr. Cole was preceded in death by his parents, William Cole, Jr. and Betty Jo Cole.  

Survivors include his daughter, Misty Shirley; five brothers, Terry Dean Cole, William Cole, Ronnie Cole, Tony Cole, and David Cole; two sisters, Peggy Jean Keith and Deborah Rhodes; two grandchildren, Hannah Shirley and Jacob Shirley; numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, July 9, 2019, 10:00am at the Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home Chapel.