Larry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to all who knew him. He retired from the Meade after over forty-six years of dedicated service. In his free time Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to the beach and to flea markets.
In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery Scott Cole; sisters, Ruth Morgan and Lois Duncan; brothers, L.B., James Henry and W.C. Cole.
Survivors include his loving wife, Janie Ruth Cole; stepchildren who he loved as his own, Christina Blugh, Crystal DelPrete (Frank), Angela Smith and Jonathan Smith (Morgan); five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews.
The Cole family will gather to greet friend and share memories on Saturday, evening December 17, 2022 in the Chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home from 5 pm – 7 pm. A Funeral Service will follow at 7 pm with Rev. Gary Montgomery officiating. Committal Service and Interment will be Sunday, afternoon December 18, 2022 in the Garden of The Apostles in East Lawn Memorial Park beginning at 2 pm. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.
The Cole family would like to extend a special thank you to Larry’s sister-in-law, Sandy Eads.
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