Obituary of John Luther Coles

John Luther Coles

11/3/1939 - 12/6/2021

John Luther Coles, husband of 64 years to his childhood sweetheart JoAnne Coles, was a lifelong resident in the Nashville, TN area. John passed peacefully from this earth into God’s care on Monday, December 6, surrounded by his wife, family and loved ones.

John is lovingly remembered by his wife JoAnne Coles; four children: Scott Coles (Dianne); Greg Coles (Lori); Steven Coles and Annie Marie Earhart (Jason). John was also blessed with grandchildren: Curt, Ben, Lauren, Tyler, Morgan, Abbie, Taylor, Allie; as well as nine great grandchildren. John was born on November 3, 1939, to Luther Benton and Annie Marie Coles.

He graduated from North High School, Nashville, TN in 1957. On July 12, 1957, he married JoAnne Reynolds, his high school sweetheart. On October 5, 1960, June 19, 1962, September 11, 1964 and February 3, 1973 respectively, he and JoAnne welcomed their four children into their lives. John, a devoted husband and father, was the youngest of seven brothers and sisters. During high school, John served as class president and played quarterback on the football team. John was also a hard worker whether it was his job of 39 years at Franklin Webb Printing Company, working in the yard or simply building DIY projects. He and his wife, JoAnne, loved going to garage sales and searching for treasures. Wherever he went, he loved talking to people and never met a stranger. He always encouraged his children to love one another through the life examples and the disciplines he exhibited. He will be forever missed by family and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the 109 church of Christ, Lebanon, Tennessee. In lieu of flowers, the Coles family has requested that donations be made to Alive Hospice.