William 'Bill' E. Cole

William E. Bill Cole, 78, of Matthews, died early Wednesday morning, April 3, 2019 in IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie. He was born in Marion, on June 23, 1940, the son of the late Erman and Lucille (Barnett) Cole. Bill graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1958. He was formerly employed with Warner-Gear, Muncie and Coles General Construction. He enjoyed motorcycles, guns, and woodworking. Survivors include a sister: Nancy Banter, Upland; his companion: Beth Hunt, Muncie; four nephews: Greg (Tera) Nottingham, Matthews; Brian (Kim) Nottingham, Matthews; Rex (Nancy) Banter, Upland; and Garry (Paige)Banter, Evansville; two nieces: Karen Banter, Noblesville; and Joyce (Jimmy) Davis, Matthews; great nieces and nephews: Crystal Davis; Candy (Billy) Ewart; Ashley (Tyler) Cabanaw; Shaylee Nottingham; Thomas Banter; Heather (Scott) Williams; and Brad Banter; great-great nieces and nephews: Ellyott Grayson Cabanaw; and Nicholas Williams. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Janet Nottingham and Betty Cole; and a brother, Ronald Cole. Arrangements were entrusted to the Jones-Smith Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home Cremation Services, where a visitation will be held on Monday, April 8, 2019 from 6-8 pm. Cremation will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to the Muddobbers Motorcycle Club, P.O. Box 236, Matthews, Indiana, 46957.Visitation Mon, Apr 8, 2019 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fairmount Chapel - Armes - Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 415 S Main StreetFairmount, IN 46928-1929