Johnny was born January 22, 1933 in Campbell, Texas. Johnny was the last of 6 children.
Following a long career in aircraft maintenance with Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV), Johnny retired from Bell Helicopter after 28 years of service.
Johnny is a member of Walnut Ridge Baptist Church.
Johnny was preceded in death by his mother, Lottie and father, Robert Cole. Also preceding him in death were his 3 brothers, Robert, Ernest and Roy Cole as well as his 3 sisters, Gladys West, Eva Powers and Margie Park.
Johnny and wife, Edna would have been married 72 years in September of this year.
Survivors include wife, Edna currently living in Mansfield, Son and wife, Ron and Rene’ Cole, of Granbury, Texas and Granddaughter, Jennifer of Coppell, Texas. Also survived by many extended family members and friends.