Mr. Harper Edward Cole, Jr. of Cary, NC passed way Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. He was born November 25, 1936 in Halifax County, VA and was 85 years old. He was the son of the late Harper E. Cole, Sr. and the late Hazel Hudson Cole and was married to Virginia “Giny” Patterson Cole, who survives. He was a member of the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Cary, NC. He was a retired C.P.A. and graduated from Virginia Tech in 1961. Mr. Harper Edward Cole, Jr. is survived by: His Wife Virginia Giny” Patterson Cole of Cary, NC Three Children Yvon C. Daniel and husband Jack of Cary, NC Greg Cole and wife Debbie of New Hill, NC Bradley Cole and wife Jill of Cary, NC Seven Grandchildren One Great Grandchild One Sister Brenda C. Lewis of Danville, VA ***Preceded in death by*** One brother, Grady James Cole Graveside Services will be held Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Oak Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider Trinity Episcopal Church, 515 Yancey Street, South Boston, VA 24592 or a charity of your choice.