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LCPL/R Barry Edward Cole, 55
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LCPL/R Barry Edward Cole died February 6 at his residence.
LCPL/R Barry Edward Cole, 55, a McMinnville resident and Warren County native, was born June 17, 1961 and died Feb. 6 at his residence. Mr. Cole was a Warren County High School graduate of 1979, in the United States Marine Corps from 1979 to 1983, the National Guard from 1983 to 2000 and the son of Sammie Rhea of McMinnville, who survives. He was preceded in death by adopted father, Elijah Rhea; father, David Edward Cole; maternal grandparents, Warner and Cora Mae Fults; and paternal grandparents, Walter and Ruby Cole.In addition to his mother, he is survived by son, Warner Stephen Fuston of Murfreesboro; sister, Angie Cole Russell and husband Tony of McMinnville; niece and nephew, Lauren Faith Grissom of Smithville and Benji Lee Grissom of McMinnville; special aunt, Eva Joyce Seals of McMinnville; cousin, Debbie Keaton of McMinnville; special friends, Shawn Underwood Smith of Hillsboro, Eddie Reed of McMinnville and James Burton of Chattanooga; stepbrother, Ronnie Rhea of Murfreesboro; and stepsister, Jan Jansen of Murfreesboro.A graveside service and inurnment will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Mt.