Barry Edward Cole

LCPL/R Barry Edward Cole, age 55, a McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native was born June 17, 1961 and died February 6, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Cole was a Warren County High School Graduate of 1979, in the United States Marine Corps from 1979 to 1983, the National Guard from 1983 to 2000 and the son of Sammie Rhea of McMinnville who survives. He was preceded in death by adopted father, Elijah Rhea; father, David Edward Cole; maternal grandparents, Warner and Cora Mae Fults; and paternal grandparents, Walter and Ruby Cole. In addition to his mother, he is survived by son, Warner Stephen Fuston of Murfreesboro, TN; sister, Angie Cole Russell and husband Tony of McMinnville; niece and nephew, Lauren Faith Grissom of Smithville, TN and Benji Lee Grissom of McMinnville; special aunt, Eva Joyce Seals of McMinnville; cousin, Debbie Keaton of McMinnville; special friends, Shawn Underwood Smith of Hillsboro, TN, Eddie Reed of McMinnville and James Burton of Chattanooga, TN; step-brother, Ronnie Rhea of Murfreesboro; and step-sister, Jan Jansen of Murfreesboro. A graveside service and inurnment will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2017 in Mt. Zion Cemetery with Tim Long to officiate. Military grave rites will be conducted by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. There will be no service or visitation at High's. Family requests no flowers but donations may be made to Meals on Wheels. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.