Howard W Coles Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Howard W. Coles passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at his home in Mount Laurel. He was 94. Born October 2, 1924, in Riverton, NJ, the son of Raymond W. and Evelyn (Hubbs) Coles. His parents and brothers Raymond D. Coles, Earl G. Coles, & Marvin W. (Sam) Coles preceded him in death as well as his wife Margaret M. (Winklespecht) Coles and his son Michael Coles. He is survived by his sister Pearl E. (Coles) Loveman of Burlington and his brother Elwood W. Coles, Sr. (Ginny) of Sudlersville, MD, as well as a sister-in-law Norma K. Coles of Marydel, MD; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces & great-nephews. Howard served in the Army Air Force during WW II and as a Waist Gunner in a B-17 Flying Fortress. He flew 51 missions over Europe and Italy and was awarded the Air Medal and 3 Oak Leaf Cluster and several other citations. He was a retired automobile mechanic at Lotts Gas Station in Moorestown. Howard’s greatest passions were traveling the US, camping, working on cars, and spending time with family and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 1pm at the Perinchief Chapels, 438 High St., Mount Holly. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday from 12pm – 1pm at the Funeral Home. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Lakeview Memorial Park in Cinnaminson. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Suite 300, Marlton, NJ 08053.

Howard W Coles

October 2, 1924 - June 2, 2019