Obituary of Sidney G. Cole

Sidney G. Cole, 77, of Cortland passed away on January 8, 2013 at the Cortland Regional Nursing Facility. He was born on July 30, 1935 in Binghamton to the late Claude and Lyda Russell Cole. Sidney has been a long time resident of Cortland. He was a member of the 7 Valley Pool league. Sidney was an avid karaoke singer. In his free time he enjoyed watching NASCAR, racing cars, getting breakfast at the county office building with some of the community seniors and loved to spend time with his family. He is survived by his sons; Ricky (Barbara), Sidney Spike(Betty), Audie M., Sidney G. Jr., daughters; Christina (Chris) Rice Sr., Iva (Emmett) McIntosh, Sherry (Wayne Wheeler)Johnson, Laura Cole, Mary (Jamie) Randall, Nicole Cole, 27 grandchildern, 9 great grandchildren, brothers, sister, nieces, nephews and very special friends Joe (Val) DeMann. Sidney is predeceased by his parents a daughter Robin. A calling hour will be held on Thursday from 9:30 €“ 10:30AM with a service to follow at 10:30 at the Wright- Beard Funeral Home 9 Lincoln Ave. A second calling hour will be held for those friends and family who will not be about to attend Thursdays services on Friday from 9:30 €“ 10:30AM with a service at 10:30 at the Wright- Beard Funeral Home 9 Lincoln Ave. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com Sid was one of a kind. I do have very fond memories of Sid from my youth. He was a very special person in my life he alway believed in me when no one else did. In spite of the many years between uswe shared a bond of family Sid will be missed. Paula Russell