He was born to the late William Benjamin and Sadie Marie (Powell) Cole in Louisville on March 18, 1951.
Tommy worked as a chef at different restaurants and country clubs. He was an avid UK fan, loved watching all football and playing a round of golf occasionally. Tommy was happiest when he was with his friends, Henry Tingle and Donnie Bowman.
He is preceded in death by his parents and sister; Patsy Tipton (Carl).
Left to cherish the memory of Tommy are his sisters; Janice Funk and Vicki Cole, nephew; Jonathan Roberts (Susan), niece; Shawna Cassidy, great-nieces and nephews; Tristan Roberts, ABigail Roberts, Benjamin Meffert and Taylor Cassidy (Rosie), great-great niece and nephew; Theo and Lily Cassidy, extended family and many friends.
A celebration of Tommy's life will be held at Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 1pm with burial to follow at Valley of Rest Cemetery, 1411 E Crystal Dr, LaGrange, KY 40031. The family will accept visitors from 11am until the start of the service.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to a Veterans' Organization in Tommy's name.