Photo courtesy of Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home
LAWRENCEBURG, Kentucky
Jul 17, 1958 – Aug 17, 2025 (Age 67)
Gary Allen Cole, age 67, husband of the late Lisa Kay Bryant Cole, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025 at his home in Lawrenceburg. Gary was born July 17, 1958 in Frankfort, Ky to the late Rollin Morris Cole and Jeanette Grace Champion Cole.
Gary was an avid UK sports fan and he loved fishing with his friends and family. His kids, grandkids, family and friends, are what he loved most in life.
Gary is being reunited with his dog Louie.
Gary is survived by his two sons, Jamie “Bubba" Cole (Rachel) Cole and Jonathan (Shannon) Cole all of Lawrenceburg; seven siblings, Bruce (Carolyn) Cole, Marsha (James McCarthy) Phillips, Bill (Pam) Cole, Danny (Teresa) Cole, Barbara Walker, Donald (Rhonda) Cole, and Mary (Mike) Fields; four grandchildren, Carmen Cole, Bailey Cole, JD Cole, and Charlie Cole, all of Lawrenceburg; three great grandchildren, Ryder, Zander, and Azzie; niece, Joy Maria Torres of Frankfort; nephew, Joshua Thompson of Lawrenceburg; a great nephew, Kaleb; a great niece, Valorie; and many other nieces and nephews. The family also wants to thank Gary’s best friend, Steven “Fish” Peach for everything that he did for Gary.
Funeral service will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 23, 2025 at the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home with Bro. Noal Cotton, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at the Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 A.M. till time of the service.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Gary Cole Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 730, Lawrenceburg, Ky 40342, or by clicking donate funeral funds below.
Arrangements are entrusted to Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, KY. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.ritchieandpeach.com.
Read MoreGary during my time working at YH so long ago was a very good boss, funny and he loved his family you could tell and his boys loved him. So much which is a blessing for any father to have the love and respect of his children and family. Rest in Peace and may God watch over and protect your boys and family.
Adam Davis
August 22, 2025 | FL | Coworker
God blessed me so much by relocating Gary to Okeechobee to be my neighbor and then to become so much more to me than that. I will miss him dearly. I’ll be saying a prayer for you Carmen.
Ashley Burns
August 20, 2025 | Okeechobee, FL | Neighbor
Bubba and Jonathan, I am so sorry for your loss! I'm thinking of you and all your family. Love you all! You are in my prayers!
Connie Welch
August 20, 2025 | Lawrenceburg, KY | Friend
Sorry for the loss of Gary for his family, friends and classmates. Rest in Peace my friend and teammate.
Ken Rideout
August 20, 2025 | Houston, TX | Classmate
Gary was a classmate. He was a very nice guy. Prayers for his family during this difficult time.
Deedi Parman
August 20, 2025 | Jeffersonville, IN | Friend
Gary was a great guy. I had the pleasure of him being my supervisor. He definitely will be missed.
Scott Simpson
August 20, 2025 | Versailles, KY | Coworker
So sorry for your loss as I remember Gary and siblings. He always had a big smile and eager to please
Ramona Simpson
August 20, 2025 | Lawrenceburg, KY | Student
Sorry to hear very good person
Patty Logan
August 20, 2025 | Lawrenceburg, KY | Friend
Sorry we can’t be there. Prayers for his family
Sue Mille
August 20, 2025 | Lexington, KY | Family
