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Deacon James Coles, Jr. (June 22, 1938 – December 23, 2023)

Fellowship Baptist Church of Pine Hills, 6225 Clarcona Ocoee Road, Orlando

Visitation: December 29, 2023
Visitation Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Visitation Location: Postell’s Mortuary Chapel
811 North Powers Drive
Orlando, Florida

Service Date: Saturday, December 30, 2023
Service Time: 11:00 AM
Service Location: Fellowship Baptist Church of Pine Hills
6225 Clarcona Ocoee Road
Orlando, Florida

Obituary:

Deacon James Coles, Jr., 85, Orlando, departed this life on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Deacon Coles was born on June 22, 1938 in New York, NY to the late Anita and James Coles, Sr. He was a fleet clerk and worked diligently as an employee with American Airlines for several years.

He was a caring, trustworthy, kind hearted and respectable man. He was an active member of Fellowship Baptist Church of Pine Hills, Orlando where he served God and people fervently for over 32 years. Deacon Coles was the family photographer, and he truly enjoyed spending time with his beloved grandchildren. James was a provider, a hard worker and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

James is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Lula M. Coles; 8 children, James Coles, III, Susan Coles, Steven Coles, Dorie Coles, Gerry Williams, Betty Bailey, Shirley Ann Boyd, Emory Pouncien; 1 sister, Bernice Coles; 7 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and a host other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023 from 4-6PM at the mortuary. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, December 30, 2023, 11:00 AM at Fellowship Baptist Church of Pine Hills, 6225 Clarcona Ocoee Road, Orlando with Pastor Alandus Sims, officiating. Interment: Washington Park Cemetery, Orlando, FL.

3 Comments

  • Eddie Lee Marayne Posted December 28, 2023 2:58 am

    To the Cole family especially Mrs. Lula. My sincere and deepest condolences to ALL of you. There is no amount of words to completely describe Mr. Jim. He had a demeanor that would put you in a trance. His soft spoken voice radiated to show love, compassion, caring spirit, and most of all a Godly character. Yes he will be missed by everyone (family and extended family).

  • James P. and Akia Harper and Family Posted December 28, 2023 5:57 pm

    Aunt Lula, please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your husband (Jim). He is someone who shared so much of life with you and the family. He will forever be a part of you. We will for sure keep you in our prayers as you celebrate and remember your husband.

  • Tasha Pointzes Posted December 29, 2023 3:45 pm

    Sending my prayers and condolences, Trudy

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