Passed away unexpectedly in San Juan Bautista. He was born in San Jose and lived in Hollister at the time of his death. Cole loved all kinds of music, was a wiz on a computer, but most of all Cole loved being with his family, friends and traveling. Cole graduated from Gilroy High School. He freelanced with many companies and most recently with Dark Star Communications in Illinois. Cole will be greatly missed by his friends and family. We love you, Cole.
He is survived by his mother, Lisa Smith, of San Juan Bautista, his brother, Grant Johnson of Salinas, grandparents, Joy Smith of San Juan Bautista and Rip and Kathleen Smith of Hollister, uncle, Chris Smith, married to Pam of San Juan Bautista, aunt, Cynthia Holthouse, married to Brian Holthouse, of San Juan Bautista and cousins, Clint and Sarah Holthouse, also of San Juan Bautista.
Friends can pay their respects on Thurs., Nov. 30th from 12:00 noon until 8:00 PM at Black Cooper Sander Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Fri., Dec. 1st at 11:00 AM at the funeral home, 7th and Monterey Streets, Hollister. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Following the service, at 1:00 PM, please join us in a celebration of Cole’s life at the United Methodist Church, 5th and Monterey Streets in Hollister.
