John W. Cole, 80, of Kempton, died Dec.19, 2019, in his home.

He and his wife, Carol Ann (Longello) Cole, celebrated 39 years of marriage until her death in 2004.

Born in Norristown, he was a son of the late Harvey S. and Elaine M. (Brandt) Cole Sr.

After graduating from Norristown High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served as an airplane mechanic from 1960-64.

He then was a plumber, alongside his father for several years, before becoming a steam fitter for Honeywell and later for Johnson Controls for 35 years.

A lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, he was a member of the International Practical Shooting Confederation, Winchester Arms Collectors Association and Steamfitters Local Union 420, Philadelphia.

His passion for guns prompted him to establish his own gun shop in Worcester, where he made many connections in the gun industry.

His survivors include daughters; Karen Krumanocker of Topton, Mary (Charles) Shurr of Kutztown, and Shawna Oswald of Hamburg; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; twin brother, Harvey S. (Linda) Cole Jr. of Hatfield; sisters, Elaine Allen and Wendy Griffith, both of Hickory, N.C.; and his longtime companion, June M. Trexler, with whom he last resided.

He was predeceased by an infant granddaughter.

Services will be private, at the convenience of the family.

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Arrangements were made by Nester Funeral Home Inc., Jacksonville, Lynn Township.