Bill David Cole

Bill David Cole, 72, of Harlan, KY, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, following an extended illness. He was born November 28, 1952, in Harlan, KY. Bill was a retired general laborer in the farming industry and believed in the Baptist faith.

He is preceded in death by his parents, William Cole and Nell Hall Cole; his brothers, Ronnie Cole and Jerry Cole; his sisters, Shirley Napier, Phyllis Farmer and Gail Evatt.

Survivors include his loving siblings, Diana L. Cole, Sharon Compton, Reba Blakeney, Carol Wilkerson and Mark Cole; also surviving is several nieces, nephews, relatives and all his friends and staff at Harlan Health & Rehabilitation friends.

Private services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked for expressions of sympathy to be made to Henson & Rich Funeral Home to help with final expenses.

On behalf of Garry L. Henson, Jim Rich, Jeff Sawyers and the staff of the Henson & Rich Funeral Home we would like to offer our heart-felt sympathy to the family of Bill Cole during their time of bereavement.

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