James H. Cole, age 80 of Leitchfield, KY passed away on October 20, 2019 in Louisville, KY.  He was born in Louisville, KY., the son of Raymond and Laverne Mercer Cole and was married  to Germaine Panner Cole.  He was a Commercial Painter for Duke Energy and Comanche Peak Energy and was a member of Big Clifty Methodist Church.

He is survived by three daughters: Pam Teslow, Libby Barbour and Crystal Cole; four step-daughters: JoAnn Childers, Kathy Gaddis, Lisa Kolber and Marie Adams; one step-son, Thomas McFarland; several Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren and thee sisters: Barbara Wortham, Betty Lyons and Mary Pierce.

He was preceded in death by his Parents and Wife.

CREMATION WAS CHOSEN.