Donald Lee Cole of Heavener, Oklahoma was born January 21, 1947 in Asher, Oklahoma to Lark Andrew and Mirt (ONeal) Cole and passed away January 3, 2021 in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the age of 73.
He is survived by:
Two sons:
Tim Cole of Heavener, Oklahoma
Paul Cole of Poteau, Oklahoma
One step-daughter:
Doreen Cotter and husband Anthony of Cameron, Oklahoma
One step-son:
Haydon Massey of Mobile, Alabama
Two brothers:
Bob Cole and wife Loretta of Asher, Oklahoma
Wayne Cole and friend Shelly Jones of Blanchard, Oklahoma
Two grandchildren:
Andrew Hawkes and Jaxon Cole
Two step-grandchildren:
Jamie Lloyd and Jerri Dawn Hildebrant
Two great-grandchildren:
Atlas Lee Martin and Alice Elise Hawkes
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Beulah Harvey and Ellen Rollings. Don was a long-time resident of the area and a retired equipment operator for the LeFlore County District #3 Highway Department in Heavener, Oklahoma. He loved hunting, especially when he was hunting with his dogs. Don also enjoyed visiting with his family and friends.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Bruce Herion officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. View Cemetery in the Glendale Community under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home of Heavener, Oklahoma.
Pallbearers will be: Andrew Hawkes, Tony Canada, Koby Whiteis, Lance Smith, Haydon Massey, and Jamie Lloyd
Viewing will be from 8:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Thursday, 8:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, and 8:30 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home. The family will visit with friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday.
Visitation
Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel
Friday, January 8, 2021
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
710 U.S. HWY 270
Heavener, Oklahoma 74937
Funeral Service
Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel
Saturday, January 9, 2021
2:00 PM
710 U.S. HWY 270
Heavener, Oklahoma 74937