Cole, George Kyle

George Kyle Cole departed his earthly life Saturday night, March 31, 2007 at the age of 48. He was born September 14, 1958 and was a tremendously unique individual. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin L. Cole; and a brother, Darry Lee Cole. Also preceding him in death were his grandparents, J. Kyle and Mae S. Cole, and George and Allie J. Peters.

George Kyle experienced many passions in his life through, farming, truck driving, real estate, auctioneering, fence building and logging timber.

He is survived by his loving mother, Clarice P. Cole of Pilot; one sister, Durene C. Cupp, Christiansburg; a daughter, Susan Dickerson; a granddaughter, Ashlynn Jean Kemp, Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is also survived by a very special nephew and his wife, Darren and Tammy Keith; one grandniece, Grace-Katherine Durene and three grandnephews, Joshua Dean, Cole Gabriel, and Mason Kyle Keith, all of Pilot.

A special thanks for the kindness and care given to George Kyle goes to the New River Nephrology Office, Drs. Travede and Baker, Carolyn and Denise, The New River Valley Dialysis Center and the many nurses and doctors at the New River Valley Medical Center who have always shown extra love over the past 3+ years.

Visitation for family and friends will begin at 6 p.m. on Tuesday evening with a memorial service at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Leon Alley, officiating at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, Virginia. A private family interment will take place at the Cole Family Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the Floyd County Rescue Department, Floyd, Va. 24091.