~ IN MEMORY ~
USAF veteran, DL Capt. Clifford I. Cole Jr.
April 17, 1942 – May 24, 2026
Vesta was always by his side—his lifelong partner
and co-pilot. #450……………….
Delta Golden Wings member retired pilot Captain Clifford
Irvin “Cliff” Cole Jr. joined Delta Air Lines 04-09-1973 and was based
Atlanta. Cliff is survived by his wife
Vesta, and by his children and their families.
For those who may wish to send a personal note, I see
the Cole’s listed in whitepages as
5691 Durrett Ct., Atlanta, GA 30338-2903.
Thank you,
~ Carol for the PCN
PCN memorial site
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/sandy-springs-ga/clifford-cole-12899374
IN THE CARE OF H.M. Patterson & Son-Arlington
Chapel
Clifford I. “Cliff” Cole Jr. passed away on
Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Cliff is survived by his wife of 60 years, Vesta
Cole; his son, Cameron Cole; his daughter, Courtney Ingram; and his seven
grandchildren: Emma, Ursula, and Estelle Cole, and Emerson, Everwood, Edgehill,
and Echo Ingram.
After a brief courtship, Cliff and Vesta married
and built a life together that spanned six decades. Through military service,
airline careers, raising a family, and welcoming grandchildren, Vesta was
always by his side—his lifelong partner and co-pilot. #450
A graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute
(VPI), Cliff served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era,
flying both the F-4 Phantom and F-106 Delta Dart. Following his military
service, he spent 30 years as a pilot for Delta Air Lines.
Cliff enjoyed flying, golf, traveling, and
spending time with family. His curiosity, love of learning, and appreciation
for math and problem-solving were qualities he passed along to his children and
grandchildren and remain part of the legacy he leaves behind.
One of Cliff’s favorite memories to share was
flying high enough to see the curvature of the Earth while flying fighter
aircraft. It reflected his adventurous spirit and willingness to explore beyond
the horizon.
In honor of that spirit, Cliff’s ashes will be
sent into space, allowing him to continue the journey he loved so much.
We love you, Cliff, Dad, and Pop-Pop. Thank you
for the memories, the adventures, the lessons, and the love. Your legacy lives
on through your family and the countless lives you touched.
He will be greatly missed and forever remembered.
We love you!
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