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Roger Cole Obituary
1942-2011
Roger D. Cole, 69, of Navarre, FL passed away December 20, 2011 after a valiant battle with cancer.
Roger is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Lois E. Cole; children, Greg (Lisa) Cole, Lynn (Don) Nawoschik, Mike (Kasey) Cole, Shelly Cole and close family friend, Kathy Hough; grandchildren, Nick Nawoschik, Anna Nawoschik, Olivia Cole, Piper Greenleaf; mother, Isabelle Cole; sister, Sandra (Ron) Markey; niece, Kim (Eric) Fallon; nephew, Brad (Krista) Markley.
He was preceded in death by his father, Dale Cole.
Roger was born in Akron, OH and worked as a wholesale food distributor for 20 years. He moved to Gulf Breeze in 1989 and worked for Kenan Transportation before retiring in June of 2008.
He loved his family first and foremost, boating, the water, and woodworking.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Shailesh Patel and also Patti and Leslie at Gulf Breeze ICU for the compassionate care given to Roger.
The family will receive friends for visitation Thursday, December 22, 2011 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Rose Lawn Funeral Home.
Funeral services will take place at 10:30 am on Friday, December 23, 2011 at Rose Lawn Funeral Home with interment to follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Habitat for Humanity International, 121 Habitat Street, Americus, GA 31709-3498, 1-800-422-4828, or online at www.habitat.org
Arrangements entrusted to Rose Lawn Funeral Home of Gulf Breeze. You may offer condolences, share memories, and sign the guestbook at www.roselawn-fh.com
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bert brumbaugh
December 29, 2011
Sorry to hear about your loss. Fond memories of Roger and his family.
Bert Brumbaugh and Family.(Akron,Ohio)
Steve Marchand
December 27, 2011
Roger, you will never be forgotten. You were a great man who set a good example of what a husband, father, and friend should be. I always thought you and Lois were the "coolest" couple. My wife Jeanie only saw you a couple of times, but felt like she had known you for a long time because you were so warm and friendly. There have only been a few men I have looked up to in life. It was because of their character, good advice, and the way they always conducted themselves. They were my Dad, your Dad (my Uncle Dale), and you. And now you are all back together again. May you rest in peaceful sleep my cousin, my friend, knowing that you have left a great legacy behind.
Randy Cole
December 25, 2011
Your extended family in south-eastern Ohio are deeply saddened to hear of Rogers passing. Dorothy, Randy, Kevin, Brian and family express our love. We have always respected the example that Roger and Uncle Dale set before us. Always remembering that firm hand shake and kind greeting. Thank you for being a part of our lives. God Bless!
Anne Harms
December 23, 2011
Thinking of you and your family, Lynn, during this difficult time.
Heres a "fixer uper" for you Rog.
Ralph Wagner
December 22, 2011
Although some of The Wagner family of Akron, (Kenmore), are gone, Rita and Lewis, Mother and Father in law, Ethel Wagner, Grandmother of Wife. They would want the rest of us, Ralph Wagner, Brother in law. Adam and Andrea Wagner, Nephew,and Niece. Alyssa and Arron, Great Niece and Nephew. To always remember "Uncle Roger", for his love of, cars, motorcycles, boats, baseball, pretzels, chocolate. And most of all for his love of his wife, my sister, Lois , Thanks," Rog ". You were the closest thing I had to a brother. Ralph Wagner.
Bob and Kathie Sherrell
December 22, 2011
We are sorry to hear the passing of Roger. May God be with you all and give comfort during this time.
Dalton Bower
December 22, 2011
I send my love and prayers to your family
December 22, 2011
Just thinking about you and your family. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Bob Wansley
Cayla Yerg
December 22, 2011
This earth lost a wonderful man, but Heaven has gotten an angel. I am sure his smile will brighten the skies. I love you all so much and am holding you close to my heart.
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