William "Willie" H. Cole, Jr., 72, of Coral Springs, FL passed away on May 19, 2024 after a years long battle with cancer.

Willie was born on June 21, 1951 to Betty and Bill Cole in Orange, NJ.  After graduating from West Orange High School in 1969, he entered the home remodeling industry and later worked in Architectural Woodworking and CAD Design.  He was well respected by his co-workers and was a mentor to all he worked with.

Willie married Hilary Naroden on May 22, 1976 in Union, NJ and they raised their sons, Billy and Brian, in Coral Springs, FL. He was not only the best husband, father, and friend, but was also loved by all the families he worked with as a Little League Coach and Scout Leader.  He loved motorcycles, fishing, playing poker, and working with exotic wood. Willie was dedicated to his family and friends and always put their well-being first.

Willie was predeceased by his parents, Betty and Bill Cole, and his siblings Lorraine Cole, Curtis Cole, Marian Cole, Kathleen Cole, and Nancy Nevius.  He is survived by his wife, Hilary Cole; his sons, Billy and Brian Cole; grandchildren, Bella House and Hayden Cole; siblings, Janet Cole, Elaine McGuire and husband Bill McGuire, and Dennis Cole and wife Dawn Cole; and countless nieces and nephews.

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