Kenneth “Bo” Cole, age 68, of Athens, passed away Tuesday April 13, 2021 at his residence.

Bo was a native of McCaysville, GA and resident of McMinn County for over 45 years.  He was a son of the late Arlen and Louise Henson Cole, and was preceded in death by a sister Arlean Walden and brothers Randall and Richard Cole.

Bo was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church in Mineral Bluff, GA.  He enjoyed farming, horseback riding, restoring vintage cars and collecting antique cars.  He was a steel fabricator with Phoenix Structures which he owned and operated for 10 years.

Bo is survived by his wife of 9 years Jennifer Brown Cole of Athens;

Daughter Kelly King of Athens;

Son Kevin Cole of Athens;

Grandchildren Jessica Johnson and husband Brannon, Mikah Bradley and husband Kalen, Michelle Cole, Dylan Cole, Jordan King and Bailey King;

Great Grandchildren Serenity Johnson and Felicity Johnson;

4 Nieces and Nephews:

Fur Babies Clementine and Pearl.

The family will receive friends from 4 PM – 7 PM Friday, April 16th at Ziegler Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be at 7 PM with Rev. Scotty Bales officiating. 

Graveside services will be at 2:30 PM Saturday, April 17 at New Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Mineral Bluff, GA  30559. 

Pallbearers will be Josh Finnell, Billy Gallaher, Edward Wilson, Bobby Baker, Rocky King and Jarrod Crabtree.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children at Shriners International Headquarters, 2900 Rocky Point Dr. Tampa, FL 33607.

If you are unable to attend the visitation or service, you are encouraged to sign the online registry at: www.zieglerfuneralhome.com

Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with the care of Kenneth “Bo” Cole.