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Donald Estes Cole

1941 - 2012

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1941

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2012

Donald Cole Obituary

Donald Estes Cole of Bedford, a physician, unexpectedly passed away at the age of 70 on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. Service: 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas. Dr. Cole graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Mo. He served his country honorably as a captain and was a tremendous father and grandfather. After serving in the Army, Dr. Cole was a osteopathic physician in Bedford for many years. He was born in Rose Hill, Va., on Oct. 21, 1941. He was married to Emily Bailey for 23 years. May he go with God and rest in peace. He will be greatly missed by all whom he touched in his life with his kind heart and tremendous character. Survivors: He will be greatly missed by his children and their families, Larry Cole (Su Cole), Walter Cole (Franchesca Cole) and Kimberly Cole-Gay (Chris Gay). His grandchildren, Kristen, Christopher, Kaitlyn, Logan, Chandler, Preston and Watson, will all miss their wonderful grandfather.

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Published by Star-Telegram on Jan. 10, 2012.

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Fay Chan

January 12, 2012

We send heartfelt condolences and warm thoughts to Susan & Larry and the entire Cole Family during this difficult time. Dad lives in your hearts and memories. Continue to count on each other for support and guidance.

January 12, 2012

Dr. Cole was a kind, caring and gentle man and we extend our deepest sympathy to all his loved ones. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all his family.'
Jake & Sally Gay

Linda & Jeff Merrill

January 11, 2012

Su & Larry,
Please extend our deepest condolences to the entire Cole Family. You are in our thoughts & prayers ... especially during this time.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do.

Love,
Yee Yee Linda & Uncle Jeff

The Brennan's

January 10, 2012

Larry, Su, and family, we are sorry to hear of your loss.
A great memory we have of your Dad is when we looked out the window one day and there he was walking down the sidewalk with several ducklings right behind him. It looked like 'Follow the Leader.'
The sidewalks will miss his steps, as we will miss his steps and quiet "Hello's."

Steve Cole

January 10, 2012

Uncle Donald made the world a better place in so many ways. I admired his brilliant mind, kind and caring demeanor and warm personality. Many thoughts and prayers to Kim, Larry and Walter.

Velvet Cole

January 10, 2012

Uncle Donald was such a kind and caring person! I have fond memories of him and my cousins from my youth. Prayers to Walter, Larry, Kim, and their families during this time of tremendous loss!

Alicia Plaski

January 10, 2012

To Larry and Su, Walter and family, and Kimberly and family: the Patterson family next door is so sorry for your loss. All of us remember Don from family dinners at our house, and of course, the many times that we waved at your dad as he walked around the neighborhood. Our sidewalks seem too quiet without Don. Alicia and Bob

Ted & Julie Tatarevich

January 10, 2012

Larry, we are so sorry to learn of the loss of your father. He was a wonderful doctor to our families for so many years. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Don Bunch

January 10, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Doc. Cole's family. I will always remember him talking to my science classes when his children attended Bell Manor. It was so nice of him giving up his valuable time to speak to the young people.

Adele Haddock

January 10, 2012

To Larry and all of "Doc Cole's" family, we are so sorry to learn of your fathers' unexpected death. We remember Doc fondly. May good memories keep you strong.
Graham and Adele Haddock ( former neighbors)

Timothy Cole

January 10, 2012

I always enjoyed going to visit Uncle Donald in Texas. He and my cousins were always very pleasant and down to earth. Even though I came to visit from Tennessee rarely, they all made me feel like I was family that lived next door. My condolences go out to Larry, Walter, and Kimberly and all his Grandkids.

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