Charles John Cole

Charles John Cole, 89, born on August 14, 1923, in Manhattan, New York, passed away peacefully June 12, 2013 at the Motion Picture and Television Fund Hospital in Woodland Hills, California. Known to many as "Chuck" or "Charlie" he was a resident of North Hollywood, California for 51 years. Devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Charles was preceded in death by his wife Frances Rebecca Cole and his brother George B. Cole. Born to John and Georgette Cole in New York, the family moved to Towson, Maryland where Charles graduated from Towson High School-Class of 1942. He moved to Hollywood, California in 1948. Charles worked as a craftsman for Barker Brothers from 1952 to 1963. He later worked in the motion picture and television industry from 1964 to 1984 and was a retired member of IATSE-Local 44. Charles will be missed but not forgotten by family, friends, and neighbors. He is survied by his son, John C. Cole, and his wife Christy L. Cole; and granddaughter Ashley C. Cole. A graveside service will be held on Monday June 17 at Noon at Forest Lawn-Hollywood Hills-Courts of Remembrance. Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, CA.