Timothy Christopher Cole departed this life Dec. 23, 2010. He was the beloved son of Anne Cole of Chapel Hill, N.C., and Byron Cole of Cary, N.C. Timothy was born in Columbus, Ohio, but spent his childhood and much of his adult life in Chapel Hill. He attended St. Thomas More Elementary School and Chapel Hill High School. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he also received a master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He received his law degree from North Carolina Central University, graduating with honors.
Timothy was with the Orange County Public Defenders Office for several years and practiced law in Hillsborough, N.C. At the time of his death, he was practicing law in Marion, N.C.
An accomplished guitarist and composer, music was a large part of Timothy’s life. He also appeared in a number of different roles in community theater. An engaging smile and a charming personality, he was loved by the many who knew him.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by four brothers, Jeffrey Cole of Burbank, Calif., Barry Cole of Durham, N.C., Jonathan Cole of Garner, N.C., and Brian Wang of Houston, Texas; a sister, Lisa New of Baltimore; a nephew, Christopher Cole; and a niece, Kendra Cole of Burbank.
Walker Funeral Home of Chapel Hill handled cremation. A mass will be held at St. Thomas More Church in Chapel Hill on Friday, Dec. 31 at 2 p.m., with interment at the St. Thomas More Columbarium.
Farewell, Timothy. The many who loved you here send their love with you into another life.