1935
Columbus
2012
Columbus 'Cole' Andrews
February 28, 1935 — August 28, 2012
PAXTON – Columbus “Cole” Andrews, 77, died on August 28, 2012 after a stay at the Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. He was born in the small Georgia town of Cordele, the son of Wilson and Grace L. Andrews, and grew up in Newark, NJ.
Mr. Andrews is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Helen M. (Raymond) Andrews of Paxton; two sons, Phillip R. Thomas of Holden and Douglas A. Andrews of Gardner; a daughter, Helen S. Plant of Ware; two brothers, James and Isaiah Andrews; a sister, Lillian Hipps of New Jersey; his grandchildren, Nicholas Ryan Plant, Matthew and Aiden Plant, Jamari Ethan Andrews, Kara Andrews and Andre Moore; and several nephews and nieces.
After graduating high school, Mr. Andrews enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving in the Korean War. He later worked as a supervisor for Johnson and Johnson Co., and previously worked for the Otis Elevator Co. for many years. Mr. Andrews attended the Revival Center Church in Carteret, NJ where he leaves many dear friends.
A funeral service for Mr. Andrews will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden. Interment will be held at 2 p.m. at the Massachusetts National Veteran’s Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans, JFK Building, Room 15758, Boston, MA 02203.
To share a memory or offer a condolence visit www.milesfuneralhome.com
Mr. Andrews is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Helen M. (Raymond) Andrews of Paxton; two sons, Phillip R. Thomas of Holden and Douglas A. Andrews of Gardner; a daughter, Helen S. Plant of Ware; two brothers, James and Isaiah Andrews; a sister, Lillian Hipps of New Jersey; his grandchildren, Nicholas Ryan Plant, Matthew and Aiden Plant, Jamari Ethan Andrews, Kara Andrews and Andre Moore; and several nephews and nieces.
After graduating high school, Mr. Andrews enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving in the Korean War. He later worked as a supervisor for Johnson and Johnson Co., and previously worked for the Otis Elevator Co. for many years. Mr. Andrews attended the Revival Center Church in Carteret, NJ where he leaves many dear friends.
A funeral service for Mr. Andrews will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main Street (Rte. 122A), Holden. Interment will be held at 2 p.m. at the Massachusetts National Veteran’s Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans, JFK Building, Room 15758, Boston, MA 02203.
To share a memory or offer a condolence visit www.milesfuneralhome.com
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