Rufus Lafayette Cole, Jr.

Rufus Lafayette Cole, Jr. 90, of Decatur, GA passed away Friday, May 1, 2009 at Crawford W. Long Hospital, Atlanta, GA.

Rufus retired from the US Army in 1962 with the rank of Major. While in the Army he served in the Artillery Division during World War II and the 25th Division during the Korean Conflict.

He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Mary Jane (Judy) Cole of Decatur, GA; daughters and son-in-laws, Judy and Jim McIntire of Cumming, GA, Lynn and Villy Pedersen of Cumming, GA; sons and daughter-in-laws, David and Toni Cole of Marietta, GA, Tim and Karen Cole of Virginia Beach ,VA; son, Todd Cole of Byron, GA; sisters, Betty Cole Gardner and Lilly Mae Cole Garrett; 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Rufus (Daddy Rufe) will always be remembered for his keen sense of humor, knack for telling a good joke, snazzy dance steps and the love he had for family, friends and a good woman. His memory will live on in everyone he touched.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 in the chapel of McDonald and Son Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 10:00 â