The composer was born in Athens, Georgia, where his father (Robert Allen Cole, Sr.) and mother (Isabella Thomas Weldon) settled after the freedom of blacks through the Emancipation Proclamation. Robert "Bob" Cole Full-time single father. Bob was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. Let it play in the background as you study and immerse yourself in this topic! He was 43. Cole was the preeminent leader in the world of black musical theater both as a composer and as a performer. Bob was born June 28, 1935 in Eldon, Iowa, the son of Earl Cole and. My thoughts and sympathies are with you. As Thomas L. Riis claimed, Cole's association with the Johnson brothers indicated that Cole was turning away from coon-song composition (140). Bob holds Canadian nationality and belongs to the White ethnic group. 88th Street Rd., Ocala, FL 34476. Bob is survived by his daughters Cris (Kevin) Rodgers of Gravois Mills, Missouri and Kelly (Randy) Rodgers of Ames, Iowa; grandchildren Megan (Dan) Gist, Jordan Rodgers, Matt (Laura) Rodgers, and Kyle (Lauren) Rodgers; and great-grandchildren Hunter (Lexi) Gist, and Jayden Gist. Such a grand entrance certainly foreshadowed the giant . Bob Cole Realty was a thriving, innovative business that contributed to the economic prosperity of the Long Beach area for more than 35 years. Robert Bob Cole, age 86, of Gravois Mills, Missouri passed away Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Lake Park in Camdenton, Missouri. Through 33 years of trial practice, Bob earned a reputation as an accom-plished litigator and has been recognized by his colleagues as a model of professionalism and civility for the trial bar. Cole's company faced several trials, including quarrels over finances and transportation; also, the competition of the Black Patti organization was a constant battle. Cole was the lead play-by-play announcer for HNIC on CBC, usually working Toronto Maple Leafs games, from 1980 to 2008. He attended Florida State University in Tallahassee, where he received both his undergraduate and law degrees. Being from a large, musical family Bob Cole found himself learning to play the drums, banjo, guitar, piano and cello. Obituary of Robert "Bob" Cole. GRAND FORKS COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING February 7, 2023 - 4:00 P.M. Black Patti Troubadours was an American vaudeville group founded by Sissieretta Jones (The Black Patti); their performances consisted of blackface minstrel songs and coon songs, also featuring acrobats and comedians. In Atlanta, Bob was able to attend elementary school and possibly high school; however, he did not proceed towards higher education. Bar Card Number: 04548400 TX License Date: 11/04/1983 Primary Practice Location: Dallas , Texas 7703 Twisted Oaks Cir Dallas, TX 75231-4711 Practice Areas: Administrative and . Furthermore, in order to maintain the interest of the audience, the play also included variety, or comedic, acts to liven the show. The people of Athens developed one of the earliest black newspapers, indicating the advancement and progression in education of blacks in the late 19th century. Robert Larkin Cole, age 87, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma passed away at his home, on Sunday, July 18, 2021. After his failed attempt in the field of vaudeville acting, Cole traveled to New York, preeminent area for novice actors in pursuit of theater or anything related to the theatrical genres, and formed an alliance with Pete Staples, who was well known in his performance as a mandolinist. Bob was a graduate of Putnam City High School. In 1899, Cole met two brothers from Jacksonville, Florida. Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1916, Cole moved with his family to Detroit as a young boy. Bob was born June 28, 1935 in Eldon, Iowa, the son of Earl Cole and Erma Ollom. Their vaudeville act featured classical piano pieces and their musicals featured sophisticated lyrics without the usual stereotypes such as "hot-mamas" and watermelons. Denounced as a thief and troublemaker by the company's white managers, Voelckel and Nolan, his reputation was damaged, and no production manager would hire him. Other credits include That Championship Season. He will be missed. Practically all his close friends had big personalities just like him. Sorry we couldnt be there. TIAA Bank, Suite 1414, 301 West Bay Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. His final play by play broadcast was on April 6, 2019 at the Bell Centre in Montreal as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs by a score of 6-5 in a shootout. [4] Later, Cole would become a formidable act in writing music and performing in a show titled Black America. Entertainer Robert Allen Bob Cole, Jr. was born on July 1, 1868 in Athens, Georgia to his parents Robert Allen Cole, Sr. and Isabella Thomas Weldon. Cole's voice could be heard in the CBC 2013 TV film The Magic Hockey Skates (based on the book of the same name). Born in Jersey City, Bob was. Recently he took most joy in his grandchildren and the ability to live independently, by his own rules, at his age. Angela Bassett won big at this year's 2023 NAACP Image Awards.As she was accepting the Entertainer of the Year award, the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star showed love to Ariana DeBose's viral rap from the BAFTA Awards when she accepted her Entertainer of the Year award.Angela said, "I guess Angela Bassett did the thing!" Angela also won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Film . The Robert Charles Cole Foundation is a legal 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that aims to support and further the causes that Bob Cole focused on for a lifetime as an educator, coach and community . To Cole's surprise, Hewitt welcomed him in, listened to his tape, and talked with him for two hours.[2]. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Schrimpf Real Estate Group, Keller Williams Lake of the Ozarks Realty, Robert Bob Cole (June 28, 1935 - May 8, 2022), PHOTOS: The Love Gala! He is a well-known TV sportscaster and performs mainly in the sports section. Eventually, James Weldon would leave the partnership to join the U.S. diplomatic corps. "Admiral" {Ret} Robert Stanley Cole, 78, of Smithfield passed away on September 19, 2019 at his residence. He leaves behind a loving family: son, Rob (Gitana) Cole; daughter, Brooke Stansbury (Dave Sprinkles); his former wife of 31 years, Lue Cole; son, Kenneth (Bonnie) Adams; grandchildren: Sophia and Jack Cole and Scarlett Stansbury; brother, Bill (Kathy) Cole; and sisters: Sue Sparks and Bonnie Long. Much of these included playing in clubs throughout the East Coast, often involving singing, playing instruments and performing comedy. Aside from the Leafs broadcasts, he was also a staple for HNIC during the annual Stanley Cup playoffs. He was invited to become a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 1990. Rest in peace, buddy. He averted from his normal Willy Wayward persona and adopted a more dignified and respectable character. Cole was a revolutionary figure who contributed to the movement in eliminating the degrading, social characterizations of the black performer, thus, forcing the path of black entertainment towards a more respectable and dignified future. Visitation will be from 6:00 -7:30 P.M. with the memorial tribute from 7:30 8:00 P.M. Bob will sure be missed by all who ever had the pleasure of knowing him. His rising soon allowed further opportunities to flow in; for instance, he was soon hired as a comedian by the white entrepreneur, Sam T. Jack, who created the Creole Show. By the early 1890s, he was partnered professionally with his future wife, Stella Wiley, a dancer from the Creole Show. Hart Funeral Home, Inc. Death 24 Dec 2002 (aged 78) Missouri, USA. Instead of enrolling in a college, Bob found a job at the Atlanta University, which became his approximation of the student experience from the interview from his sister, he was able to gain a vast amount of knowledge due to his knowledge-packed environment. Prayers for all the family! Copyright2013 2023 Hart Funeral Home. These two young actors attempted to create a vaudeville act together; however, the act was not a success and soon ended. "J. Rosamond Johnson : his songs and early career" / by Thomas Riis: pages i-viii. I was the youngest of five children. 1967 PGA Tour Qualifying School graduates, "Cole falls of bicycle, ends up on golf course", "School Screens Pro Hopefuls; Must Pass Tough 144-Hole Test", "Storylines: Exuma welcomes Tour to kick off 2017 season", "Storylines: Cole follows in parents' footsteps as pro golfer", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bobby_Cole_(golfer)&oldid=1142114334, Articles with dead external links from November 2017, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from July 2022, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Most consecutive cuts made 10 (1974 Open Championship 1978 PGA), Longest streak of top-10s 2 (1974 Open Championship 1974 PGA), This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 15:55. But Shanahan was stopped by Hasek, prompting Cole to dejectedly say "No, he can't do it. From 1987 to 2007, they broadcast 20 Stanley Cup Finals together. He served as President of the Jacksonville ABOTA Chapter in 2001 and as the President of the Florida Chapters of the American Board of Trial Advocates (FLABOTA) in 2010. Born November 23, 1953 in Greene County, son of the late Robert Sr. and Clara (Tharp) Cole. Robert was born September 19, 1922 in Oto, Iowa and passed away on December 16, 2022 in Fresno, California. The Royal Papua and New Guinea Constabulary as it was known resulted from the amalgamation in 1942 of the Royal Papua Constabulary and the New Guinea Police Force.The Royal Papua Constabulary originated in1891 when the first Police Force in the Territory of Papua was formed by the Lieutenant Governor Sir William Macgregor.The Force was then know British armed Constabulary and in its initial . Cole soon established his own black production company with the group of individuals who also left the Troubadours. With Canada scoreless in the shootout and Brendan Shanahan representing their last chance, Cole said in a panicked voice as Shanahan skated in towards Czech goalie Dominik Hasek, "He's gotta score, that's all!" Best Match Powered by Whitepages Premium Robert A Cole Wells, ME AGE 60s AGE 60s Robert A Cole Wells, ME Aliases Robt A Cole View Full Report Addresses Robert (Bob) Cole passed away peacefully the morning of June 22nd at his home in Ocean Park, WA, with his wife by his side. He went to FSU for two more years before entering his first career in 1989. [2] [3] In collaboration with Billy Johnson, he wrote and produced A Trip to Coontown (1898), the first musical entirely created and owned by black showmen. Just like that, Simple Plan have won the game!". https://www.loc.gov/item/ihas.200038836/; Bob Cole, 1868-1911. Best Match Powered by Whitepages Premium AGE 30s Robert Cole West Baden Springs, IN Aliases Robrt F Cole Rob F Cole View Full Report Addresses Robert Eric Cole (born 11 May 1948) is a South African professional golfer. who paved the path of the rest of his career in show business: his partnership with James Weldon and J. Rosamond Johnson, especially J. R. Johnson, lasted until his retirement in 1911. Robert (Bob) Cole of rural Brock passed away on Friday, November 4 th, 2022. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. On August 1, 1955, Bob was united in marriage to Sandra Lynch. A lot of Canadian fans here! He has been selected by Florida Super Lawyers every year since 2007 and was selected as a Florida Trend Legal Elite in 2012. He is also survived by several nephews, nieces, cousins, other extended family, and numerous friends. He and his family have been in my familys life as long as I can remember. Due to the lack of information on the details of Bob Cole's experience in acting and music, including his early training, there were no solid facts of how Cole came to be the leading black composer and entrepreneur in black musicals. Although Cole seemed to be focused on the comedic and buffoonish aspect of African-American theater and acting, he did not submit to the norm of being involved in so-called medicine shows or the circus, unlike his predecessors. Cole's work during CBC's broadcasts of the Olympic games have also become memorable among legions of Canadians. He is a current FLABOTA board member and is a national ABOTA board representative for the Jacksonville Chapter. Cole's group succeeded through Bob Cole's skills in management and his inventiveness in black show business. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. If anyone ever embodied the lyrics to My Way, it was him. Klaw and Erlanger's shows appealed the white audiences, allowing the black composers songs to be known throughout the white community. The Waller Affair involved the imprisonment of John L. Waller as a consequence of political confrontations between Madagascar and France, in which French imperialists who claimed to protect Madagascar did not support black developers. Early life [ edit] Cole held the record as youngest-ever winner of the tournament until Matteo Manassero won the event in 2009, at age 16. The success of their songs originated from the talents of both respective partners: Rosamond Johnson bore the advanced musical training and keyboard skills, whereas Cole bore the innovative talents in writing new pieces. Bob is survived by his sons, James and John, of Calgary; his grandchildren, Thomas and Amber; and his sisters, June Cole, Calgary, Donna Holland, California and Barbara (Al) Krushel, Lethbridge; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. When confronted with a long and challenging illness that ultimately took his life, he and Regena Cole made the decision to provide for the establishment of an endowed estate gift to support scholarships for music students. He graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, CT in 1976 with a BA in History and from Antioch New England Graduate School in Keene, NH in 1990 with a master's degree in Organization and Management. Goal! His mother spent Halloween night in labor at home in Knox County, Kentucky, ultimately giving birth to Bob weighing in at 13+ pounds on November 1st, 1940. James Robert "Bob" Cole, 75, of Walnut Ridge, AR left this life on Friday, February 16, at St. Bernard's Hospital. Your Appointment Form will be sent to Robert's assistant, Mary Lou Struble. He is the recipient of three Tony Awards. He loved big times, big laughs, and could tell a big story like none other. He graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, CT in 1976 with a BA in History and from Antioch New England Graduate School in Keene, NH in 1990 with a master's degree in Organization and Management. In 2009, Bob joined the Boyd & Jenerette Firm as a partner. He earned medalist honors. Throughout his years as a teenager and young adult, Cole had many roles in entertainment. Robert (Bob) Cole, 97, of Motley, Minnesota passed away September 1, 2021 at St. William's Living Center in Parker's Prairie, Mn. Surely, that's gotta be it!" His success in the Creole Show, indicated by his popularity amongst his audience that resulted in a promotion, led him to create his own stage character, which he would carry on for another seven years: Willy Wayside, the red-whiskered hobo. You will receive an email containing a link allowing you to reset your password to a new preferred one. Website Design & Hosting by Hotwire Productions.net. Cole left Athens when he was fifteen, moving in with his mother's relatives from Florida . On February 6, 2019, Cole received a video tribute and a standing ovation, during the Toronto Maple Leafs - Ottawa Senators game, on the occasion of calling his last game in Toronto. He won both the South Africa junior golf . Mr. Cole was born May 26, 1935, in Fayetteville, NC, to the late Fred Aaron Cole and Nina Artivia Adcox Cole. Cole was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996 as the recipient of the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for broadcasting excellence. He joined the Midwest division of Paragon Group, responsible for the Lexington division in 1990 and has specialized in the restructuring disposition of office, retail, and industrial assignments. Technology lover! During the event, Cole shot back-to-back rounds of 66, setting and then matching the course record at Carnoustie. In 1962, he graduated from Notre Dame High School for Boys. He was 98. They shared 63 years together before Sandras passing in May 2019. In his early 20s, Robert (Bob) Cole (or Coles) is a regular with Sam T. Jack's Creoles for five seasons, from this first season of 1891-92 through 1895-96. [7] The show went through a trial of shut-downs and controversy, where it was banned from showing in the United States; however, the play later gained popularity in Canadian theaters, and subsequently was revived and shown in New York. Throughout his years as a teenager and young adult, Cole had many roles in entertainment. May God give you comfort as only He can do! He was a veteran of the United States Army and also served as a firefighter in several . Theater-promoters Klaw and Erlanger terminated Cole's ban from the theater world and helped bring the show to the public. He spends his leisure time with his family, vacationing in the tropics of the Bahamas or the mountains of North Carolina. Later, he worked at a resort in Asbury Park, New Jersey, as a singing bellboy. In general, their shows were more sophisticated and focused primarily on grasping the interests of the elite class. He was married to his wife, Anna Ruth (Jarnagin) Cole, and they shared 47 wonderful years together. Although he criticized the conventional use of the aggressive black man in most black entertainment of the day, arguing that it enforced a disreputable image on the black actors themselves, he ended the article by envisioning a bright future for black performers, where stereotyping and racism would be nullified, and African Americans would revolutionize the entertainment world. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 11, at 2 . So sorry I missed funeral for bob. His skills in acting, writing, and directing were brought to the public eye through his early works: first, he produced the black musical A Trip to Coontown, where he joined alliance with Billy Johnson, followed by the production of popular songs such as Under the Bamboo Tree, where he worked with J. Rosamond Johnson. His voice was also heard by a United States television audience whenever that country's carrier at the time Hughes, USA, SportsChannel America or NBCSN simulcast an HNIC game that he was calling. However, his former managers blacklisted him preventing much interest in him from any subsequent managers.