Bobby Steele Cole, age 82, of Independence, Virginia died on Monday, January 13, 2020.  He was born on April 4, 1937 in Galax, Virginia to Charlie Reeves Cole and Virginia Faye Eller Cole.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Hazel Bonham and Florence E. Cole, and one brother, Dan Cole.

He is survived by his two sisters, Plina Lucille Cole Smith of Galax, Virginia, and Betty Cole and Earl Dean Hackler of Independence, Virginia; three  brothers, Chester and Beverly Cole of Marion, Virginia, Gary and Becky Cole of North Carolina, Gayle and Nancy Cole of Alta Vista, Virginia, several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 2:00 PM at the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel in Independence, Virginia by Brother Argil Roberts and Brother Charles Smith.  The family will receive friends one hour preceding the service at the funeral home.  Burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Independence, Virginia.

Flowers are appreciated or memorial may be made to the Independence Rescue Squad 182 West Main Street, Independence, Virginia 24348 or Galax Rescue Squad 305 W. Oldtown St. Galax, Virginia 24333.

Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence, Virginia is in charge of arrangements.