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David Cole Obituary

David Wayne Cole

Chattanooga, TN - David Wayne Cole, 62, of Chattanooga, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Monday, April 2, 2018. He was born in Asheville, to the late Angelita McTindal and Floyd Charles Cole.

He lived in Boulder, Colo., for eight years before relocating to Chattanooga in 2000. As a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, David was proud of the American flag, which was always on display at his home. David attended A.C. Reynolds High School and graduated from North Carolina State University. He was a mechanical engineer by trade and he enjoyed innovative projects and working with his hands.

He was predeceased by his mother, father and brother, Stephen Floyd Cole.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Linda Kay (Payne) Cole; his daughter, Allyson Amelia Cole of Rome, Ga.; and two brothers, Phillip Cole and Ronnie Cole of Asheville, N.C.

A gathering of family and friends will take place on Tuesday, April 10, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Groce Funeral Home Lake Julian.

A memorial guest register is available online at www.grocefuneralhome.com.



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Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on Apr. 8, 2018.

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Karen Disher

April 9, 2018

Phil,Ronnie and family. We are so sorry to hear about David's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen and Sonny Disher

April 8, 2018

While words fail to capture the pain of losing a loved one, we look forward to the time when words will fail to capture the joy of having our heavenly Father return your dear one to you. We hope these words can be & are a source of comfort for you & your family.

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