Carlton Cole, 49, of Long Branch, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013 in Longview. He was born June 6, 1963 in Houston to Johnny Carlton Cole and Betty Ann Keating Cole. He was a member of McClelland Community Church.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 15, 2013 at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Chris Collins and Bro. Ronnie Sowell officiating. Interment will follow at McClelland Cemetery in Shelbyville.
Pallbearers will be Bob Muhs, Les Perkins, Chase Ashby, Ben Brittain, Kaleb James, Chad Carnes, Roger Putman and Joey Jernigan.
He is survived by
Wife: Pam Cole of Long Branch
Daughters:
Jodi Mullins and husband, Jonathan of Timpson
Haley Dillon and husband, Kirk of Timpson
Kristy Carnes and husband, Chad of Lufkin
Alissa James of Shelbyville
Grandchildren:
Austin Anderson, Katelyn Anderson, Ashby Carnes, Rayvnn Carnes, Gunner Carnes, Kaleb James, Kelsey James, Paytin Dillon, Megan Dillon, Liam Dillon, Jorja Mullins and Jhett Mullins
Sisters:
Denise Selman and husband, Terry of Athens
Jeana Gaston and husband, Tony of Henderson
A number of nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends
Preceded in death by
Parents: Johnny Carlton Cole and Betty Ann Keating
Son: Cole Carswell
Memorial donations may be made in Mr. Cole’s name to Beacon Hospice at Margaret’s House, 5016 Gilmer Road, Longview, Texas 75604.



