Harold Warren Coles II, of Alabaster Township (Tawas City), formerly a resident of Flint, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024 in Davison Township, age 71 years.
Harold was born in Flint on May 7, 1953 to the late Harold W. and Betty L. (Schluckebier) Coles Sr. He graduated from Flint Southwestern High School with the class of 1971. Harold then followed in his father’s footsteps, and joined the City of Flint Fire Department where he proudly served the city as a certified firefighter for 26 years. In 1995, Harold was able to step-away from his dedicated fire service and begin to enjoy his well-deserved retirement!
Harold was a very community oriented man who was proud to be a part of a team representing the areas he resided in. He served as the Union President for Firefighters Local 352, President of the Old Newsboys of Flint, active member of numerous civic organizations, a long time Trustee for Zion Lutheran Church in Tawas City, and recently served as the Alabaster Township Supervisor. Being a true outdoorsman, Harold truly enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and trap shooting.
Harold married his wife and best friend, Shirley (Cuvelier) Coles in 1977 in Swartz Creek and the couple enjoyed 47 beautiful years of marriage.
Harold is survived by his beloved wife, Shirley Coles of Alabaster Township (Tawas City); brother, Todd Coles of Swartz Creek; sister, Lori and her husband Ron Devine of Swartz Creek; and brother, John and his wife Linda Coles of Swartz Creek; 6 nieces and nephews, Alex, Katie, and Douglas Coles, Brennan Coles, Jessica Newbold, and Justin Oskey; and so many very special friends. Harold is preceded in death by his father and mother, Harold and Betty Coles; grandparents, Erwin and Bessie Schluckebier.
A time of visitation for Harold is scheduled for Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Buresh Funeral Home in Tawas City. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Zion Lutheran Church in Tawas City with Reverend Gabriel Martin officiating. Harold’s family will welcome friends at the church on Friday morning for a time of visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of his funeral service.
Per his wishes, cremation will take place following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions for Harold may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church in his honor.
An online guest registry is available to leave a message of love and support for Harold’s family at www.bureshfuneralhomes.com.
