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Ronald Cole Obituary
Mr. Cole was born in Lake City, FL, on April 10, 1942, son of the late Dewey Washington Cole and the late Roberta Selby Cole. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Rachel Lynn Cole. Mr. Cole was a veteran of the Army National Guard. He received his B.A. from Stetson University and went on to obtain his Juris-Doctorate from the University of Florida. He practiced law for over 25 years, starting with Trust Company bank, where he was in estate and will planning, before moving to private practice with the Brannon & Brown Law firm. Mr. Cole was an avid motorcycle rider and loved his Harley's. He attended Pleasant Valley North Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Payne Cole, Rome, to whom he was married in 1966; a daughter, Melissa Stigers (Barry), Waddy, KY; 2 grandchildren, Andrew Long and Alyssa Cole; his brother, Richard C. Cole (Judy); nieces and nephews.
In accordance with his wishes, Mr. Cole will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date in his hometown of Lake City, FL.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, makes this announcement for the family.
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Mary Elizabeth Robarts (Liz) Willhoit
August 20, 2022
RIP Ronnie. I remember the Cole family from The First Methodist Church in Lake City. My sympathies to all the family.
Charlene Howard Cappellini
August 18, 2022
One of my nicest memories about Ronnie is attending a Methodist Youth Banquet when we were 11 or 12 years old. It may have been my first date ever! I remember him, his mom, and Richard with great fondness and respect. Condolences to his family.
Emery Brown
August 18, 2022
Grew up with Ron and Richard and loved the privilege of doing so. Big thing in town as we were growing up was getting to the auto dealers on the day they unwrapped the new models each year. Helped them keep that big Chrysler shining!!!
Lillian LaVon (Burns) Leszkiewicz
August 18, 2022
Ron was well liked and loved. My prayers are with you and your family
during this difficult time. I have fond memories of being in school and attending same church all through our school years. He will surely be missed by all. Sincerely, LaVon 1960 classmate!
Patricia Melton Browning
August 18, 2022
Deepest sympathy to Ronny´s family. I remember him with fondness .
Blaine Wheeler
August 17, 2022
Ron was a good man and had a wonderful family. I remember him fondly growing up in Lake City. Prayers and blessings to you Linda and Missy!
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