Doran Milo Cole

Doran Milo Cole, age 78 of Midway, WV passed away on Monday May 18, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital.

Born on March 29th 1948 in Beckley WV, he was the late son of Sidney Cole and Ola Farley- Cole.

Doran was a coal miner then later worked carpentry and as a gun stock maker. Doran enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandkids and great grandkids.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife Connie Cole of 45 years, brothers Dana and Jason, and granddaughter Kaitlyn Plumley.

Those left to cherish his memory include daughter, Sarah Plumley and husband Brian of Beckley; son James Cole and wife Tamara of Kernersville, North Carolina; siblings, Skip, Karen, Boyd, Cecil, and Letha; grandkids, Justin Cole and wife Michaela, Dakota Plumley, Patrick Plumley, Cameron Cole, and great grandkids, Ryder, Grayson, Haven, Nallah, Damion, Antwon, Evelyn, Beau, Emberleigh, Malik, Ayden, and Isaish. Lots of nieces and nephews.

Services will be held Sunday, May 24th at 2:00 PM at Calfee Funeral Home. Family will gather at 12:00 PM and friends at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow at Acord Mountain in Lester WV.

Pallbearers will be James Cole, Justin Cole, Ryder Coleman, Grayson Cole, Dakota Plumley, Patrick Plumley, Dale Acord, Michael Wheeler, and David Rose

In lieu of flowers donations towards the funeral would be appreciated.