Albert J. Coles was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia on May 19,1938, to Pearl Mae Johnson Coles and Martin Thomas Coles. He completed his earthly assignments and passed away on April 6, 2026 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

During his lifetime, he held several different types of jobs and was known for his skills in the field of construction. He enjoyed spending time with his family and especially took pleasure in fishing and gardening. We will miss his "fish tales" and the harvest from the gardens he carefully tended.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; 2 wives, Dorothy Ann Jennings Coles and Ola Mae Graves; 3 sisters, Mae Sue Carter-Coles, Ruth Lee Wilson (Tootsie); and Christine Coles; 6 brothers, Harry Coles, William T. Coles, Robert T. Coles, James France Coles, Frank W. Coles, and Melvin Coles.

Albert is survived by: his children, Essence Mason, Delores Ann Quick (Patrick), Bobby Lee Coles (Maryann), Anthony Jovan Coles, Ebony F. Mason (Aaron Smith), James Albert Coles, Robert Thomas Coles, John Junior Coles (Traci), Kenneth Albert Coles, and Esther Mae Carter; stepchildren, Frances Flemming (Terry), Jessie Mae Harris, and Daryl Graves (Vonda); devoted grandson and caregiver during his illness, Jaylin Mason; and a host of grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Joe Coles Holland (JC), and Edna Irene Coles-Watson; devoted niece, Florence M. Coles; devoted nephews, Michael Jones and Richard Coles; additional nieces, nephews, other family members and friends; and long time friend, Michelle Mason.

While we will miss his presence with us here, we will always cherish his memory and his legacy.

There will be no public viewing of Mr. Coles. There will be a memorial service Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Clark S. Brown & Sons Funeral Home. Family visitation at 1:30 PM.