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Gary Allen Cole, age 67, husband of the late Lisa Kay Bryant Cole, passed away Aug. 17, 2025. He was the son of the late Rollin Morris Cole and Jeanette Grace Champion Cole.
Gary is survived by two sons, Jamie "Bubba Cole" (Rachel) Cole and Jonathan (Shannon) Cole; 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; three great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and a great-niece and great-nephew. The family also wants to thank Gary's best friend, Steven "Fish" Peach for everything that he did for Gary.
Funeral services will be held on Aug. 23 at 1 p.m. at the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home with Noal Cotton, Jr. officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 11 a.m. until time of service. Burial will follow at the Lawrenceburg Cemetery.
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Ashley Burns
August 20, 2025
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.
Connie Welch
August 20, 2025
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!
Ken Rideout
August 20, 2025
Sorry for the loss of Gary for his family, friends and classmates. Rest in Peace my friend and teammate.
Deedi Parman
August 20, 2025
Gary was a classmate. He was a very nice guy. Prayers for his family during this difficult time.
Scott Simpson
August 20, 2025
Gary was a great guy. I had the pleasure of him being my supervisor. He definitely will be missed.
Ramona Simpson
August 20, 2025
So sorry for your loss as I remember Gary and siblings. He always had a big smile and eager to please
Patty Logan
August 20, 2025
Sorry to hear very good person
Sue Mille
August 20, 2025
Sorry we can’t be there. Prayers for his family
Ashley Smith
August 20, 2025
So sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. Will keep everyone in my thoughts and prayers ❤
Edwin McKee
August 20, 2025
I knew Gary as a friend. Sorry to hear of his passing and condolences to the family
Brent Monroe
August 20, 2025
Prayers for the family
Johnny Shouse
August 20, 2025
Blessings & Love for the entire family
Steve Driskell
August 20, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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