Ken Cole was born on November 4, 1934, in Wilmington, Ohio to Richard and Veda Cole. He served in the United States Navy from 1955 to 1963. Ken worked in optical sales the majority of his career until retiring in 1996.
Ken Cole was married to Ann Shugarts from 1957 until her passing in 1997. Together, they had Jeff and Jennifer. Ken moved to Las Vegas in 1997. Ken was a devoted husband, a compassionate father, and an ardent grandfather.
Ken married Gail Crawford in 1998. Together, they raised a Yorkie named Spike and a parrot named Pooter. Gail was a wonderful blessing to Ken and they enjoyed traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Ken was a dedicated member of Shadow Hills Church, his Bible study group, the Sun City Computer Club, and his weekly men’s lunch group.
Ken is survived by his wife, Gail Cole, sister, Carol Jones (Jim), children Jeff Cole (Tammy), Jennifer Clark (Curtis), and grandchildren Cassie Cole, Kyle Clark, Courtney Schriver (Jon), and Conner Clark. Ken is also survived by Gail’s children Lonna Buchanan (Michael), Kelly Perkins (Jeff), and grandchildren Shelby, Dawson, Blake, Kaycee and great-grandchildren Gia and Kylee. He was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Vida Cole, and first wife Ann Cole.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 19 at 11 AM at Shadow Hills Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your charity of choice in memorial of Ken.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.palmcheyenne.com for the Cole family.
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