Herbert Cote

HERBERT COTE

Robins

Herbert Andrew Cote, 87, of Robins, died June 1, 2016, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A memorial service will be Saturday, June 11, at Memorial Park Funeral Home North, Gainesville, Ga. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m., with services at 2 p.m.

Born June 30, 1928, in New Haven and raised in Hamden, Conn., Herbert was the only child of Clarence and Mabel Cote.

Herb served in the Navy from August 1945 to June 1949 on the USS Namakagon, AOG 53. He was called back into service for the Korean War and was stationed in Guam from December 1950 to April 1952. After military service he attended the University of Miami and graduated in1956 with a degree in marketing. He met his bride-to-be in Chicago and after a six-week courtship, married in New York City in 1957.

Herb had a passion for boating and skiing with his family, as well as hunting and fishing with friends, had a contagious booming laugh, loved people of all walks, and was greatly loved and admired in return. Most importantly, he was a loving husband and father. He dedicated his life to serving our Lord and was committed to helping others.

He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 59 years, Betty Robinson Cote; three children, Broc Cote (Susan), Nanette Bishop and Scott Cote (Petra); six grandchildren, Joshua Cote (Kelly), Brooke, Molly and Carter Bishop, Katherine and Claire Cote; and great-grandchild, Hudson Cote.

Memorials in Herb's name may be sent to Joe's Place, 1725 Cleveland Highway, Gainesville, GA 30501 or Riverbend Baptist Church, 1715 Cleveland Highway, Gainesville, GA 30501.

A graveside service will be held at Aubry Cemetery, Stilwell, Kan., on Saturday, June 18, at 1 p.m.

Online condolences may be directed to the family at www.cedarmemorial.com under obituaries.