JAMES EDWARD COLES SR.

James Edward Coles Sr., 94, widower of Hattie Mae Keels Coles and son of the late William Henry Coles and Delia Grayer Coles, was born on June 25, 1932, in Camilla, Georgia. He departed this life on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at his residence.

Family will be receiving friends at the home, 3795 Wedgefield Road, Sumter, daily from noon to 6 p.m.

Job’s Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.