Clark R. Cole

Clark R. Cole Served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam war on CGN-9 USS Long Beach. Born to Lawrence Lee Cole and Shirley Oehlsen Cole on August 31, 1949 in Evanston IL. Survived by sister, Kathy Cole-Keller (Steven); daughter, Renee Cole Bray (Andy); granddaughters, Savannah Leigh Bray and Ashleigh Marie Bray; nephews, Kenneth G. Neely (Janis) and David Cole Neely and niece, Jennifer Linn Neely. After being an over the road truck driver for many years, he again served his country as a private contractor welder in Operation Iraqi Freedom at Al Asad 2006-2008 and in Afghanistan at FOB Orgun-E and Kandahar from 2009 until he retired in September 2012. He was a patriotic American and he felt blessed to support our troops working for the USMC and the United States Army. Proud member of Yamaha Star Touring and Riding Association; he loved to ride his bike. Member of the Loyal Order of Moose Thunder Mtn Lodge 2475. He loved his NASCAR. Many thanks to the Doctors and staff of St Joseph's ICU West, and the loving staff at Hospice Family Care for their excellent care. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, January 12, 2013, 2:00 p.m. at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Dodge Chapel, 1050 N. Dodge Blvd. Russ will be cremated and taken to the Florida Keys where he loved to fish. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, and please stop smoking.