Bobby Cole Obituary
Born on November 5, 1940, in Dallas, TX to the late Lonnie Cole and Pauline Stovall. Bobby grew up in McKinney before moving to Wilmer-Hutchins where he graduated high school in 1960 as an outstanding athlete lettering in baseball, basketball, and football. Later drafted into the Army during the Vietnam Era, serving as a Military Policeman in Fort Lewis, WA.
He married Shirley Ann Powell on October 28, 1967, in Dallas before residing in Mesquite where they raised three daughters. He worked for Willow Distributors for 21-years followed by Ben E Keith for 12-years, before semi-retiring as a shuttle driver for Texas Instruments where he never met a stranger.
On May 30th, 1996, he gave his life to the Lord and faithfully served at Galloway Avenue Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman and a longtime member of Century Bass Club. He was a fan of all Dallas sports, especially the Texas Rangers, along with his late brother-in-law, Glenn Powell.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Patsy Odle and brother-in-law Tommy Odle. He is survived by 3 daughters, Dee Carter-Wells, Paula (David) Smith and Jennifer (Jason) Speer. Seven grandchildren, Christina, Reagan, Keith Carter, Dalton & Lane Smith, Lauren and Landry Speer along with 7 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Galloway Avenue Baptist Church in Mesquite, Texas at 11am on Friday, March 24. There will be a gathering of family and friends prior to the service starting at 10am. Final Resting place will be at the Dallas - FT. Worth National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be sent to Galloway Avenue Baptist Church in Mesquite, Texas.
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Susan Buck
March 4, 2025
Always a Dear Heart
Nolan Jones
March 22, 2023
I met Bobby catching the TI Shuttle from Dart Rail, and we clicked just like that. Talking about sports, his fishing and he kept me up his grandsons playing sports. But when I told him Shirley and I worked in same group, it was on then. Great guy! He will be missed. My prayers goes out to Shirley and the whole family. God got it, lean to our King for strength!
Kristin BURRIS Fenstermacher
March 19, 2023
I wanted to let the family know I am praying for you. It is never easy saying goodbye for now and sometimes it´s hard to hear people say he is in a better place but I know he is but I pray for you during your time of grief. God give you strength and peace!
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Mark Calhoun
March 12, 2023
Rest in peace Bobby.
Susan Buck
March 12, 2023
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jim Pope
March 10, 2023
Bobby was/is the most genuine person that I have known. Shirley, may all of the fond memories of Bobby bring you and your family peace and comfort .
Dorothy Hoenig
March 10, 2023
It was such a blessing to see him standing at the door when I walked up to enter church.
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