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▰ Richard Louis Cole

Died January 08, … More Information
Richard Louis Cole, born January 25, 1946 entered into eternal rest January 8, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. Richard was 70. Tags: #Arlington #Norma #Cole #Jonathan #Emily #Ashley #Carina #Randal #Erica #Woodrow #High #Eagle #Scouts #University #North #Purdue #Dean #School #Urban #Public #Interim #Social #Liberal #George #Yale #Austin #Fulbright #Queens #Belfast #Colon #Alliance
Obituary: Richard L. Cole was born 25, 1946 in Dallas, TX. A long-time resident of Arlington, TX, he passed away at home on 8, 2017, surrounded by family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Norma Benavides Cole; his children, Jonathan Cole and wife Emily, Ashley Cole, and Carina Souflée; and his brother Randal Cole and wife Erica.

Richard is remembered for his keen intellect, compassionate character, and dedication to public service. He was a proud graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School class of 1963, and an Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts Troop #60. Richard earned both BA and MA degrees from the University of North Texas in 1967, 1968 and a PhD in political science from Purdue University in 1973.


He was a professor at UT Arlington from 1980 to his retirement in 2016 where his work focused on federalism, intergovernmental relations, and public policy. He served as Dean of the School of Urban and Public Affairs (SUPA) at UT Arlington from 1980 to 2008. While serving as Dean of SUPA he was also Interim Dean for the School of Social Work from 1996 to 1998 and Dean of the of Liberal Arts from 2001 to 2003. From 1973 to 1979 he held an associate professorship at George Washington University. He also held positions as a visiting research scholar at Yale University and UT Austin, as well as a Fulbright Scholar at Queens University Belfast. Richard was a prolific writer. He published 10 textbooks, over 80 journal articles, and numerous opinion editorials critiquing national and state public policies that endanger the rights of the most marginalized and disenfranchised in our society.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Colon Cancer Alliance. The website is https://secure2.convio.net/cca/site/Donation2?df_id=1420&1420.donation=form1

▰ Richard E Cole, Jr

Died February 01, … More Information
Richard E Cole, Jr , born January 16, 1961 passed away peacefully February 1, 2015 in Dallas, Texas. Richard was 54.

▰ Richard Cole

Died April 09, … More Information
Richard Cole, of Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on April 9, 2019. Richard was 103.
Obituary published: April 10, 2019 in "Cincinnati E/P (OH)"

▰ Richard J Cole

Died July 18, … More Information
Richard J Cole, born February 22, 1931 entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 18, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. RICHARD was 89.

▰ Richard "Dickie" Joseph Cole

Died July 18, … More Information
Richard "Dickie" Joseph Cole, born February 22, 1931 joined the Lord July 18, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. Richard was 89.
Family members and close friends: , Troy Wincapaw, Jeni Baldwin, Jill Diamond, Charlie Giles, Robert J.b. Lenhardt, Leslie Bonano

▰ Richard Louis Cole

Died January 08, … More Information
Richard Louis Cole, born January 25, 1946 passed from this world into the next January 8, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. Richard was 70.
Family members and close friends: , Beth Anne Shellton, Joanne Lovito-nelson, Joseph Portugal, Drake Hiller, Margaret Thomas-mouton, Sara Howard Perkins, Marcy Sanders, Virginia Stuart, Carolyn, Elizabeth Pechacek, Fritz Wagner, Mark Rosentraub, Courtney Hubbard, Don Autry, Trudy De Goede, Daniel Njenga, Mike And Cyndy Fairchild, Lydia Lazarky, Rosie Lachico

▰ Rex Cole

Died February 22, … More Information
Rex Cole left this earth on February 22, 1997 to meet with Jesus, his Lord and Savior in Buchanan Dam, Texas.
Obituary published: February 23, 1997 in "Amarillo N-G"

▰ Rex Cole

Died February 22, … More Information
Rex Cole, age 67 of Burnet County, Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on February 22, 1997.
Obituary published: February 23, 1997 in "San Angelo S-T"

▰ Rev Tommy Lee Cole

Died May 16, … More Information
Rev Tommy Lee Cole, born July 11, 1960 passed away peacefully May 16, 2010 in Beaumont, Texas. Rev was 49.

▰ Reta Cole

Died June 28, … More Information
Reta Cole, born March 7, 1941 departed this life Sunday June 28, 2017 in amarillo, Texas. Reta was 76.

▰ Reta Elaine Cole

Died June 28, … More Information
Reta Elaine Cole, born March 7, 1941 ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before her June 28, 2017 in amarillo, Texas. Reta was 76.

▰ Reta Cole

Died June 28, … More Information
Reta Cole, born March 7, 1941 entered Heaven's gates on June 28, 2017 in Amarillo, Texas. Reta was 76.
Family members and close friends: , Angel Gonzales, Crystal Chambers Terry, Teresa Cavitt, Derek Rich, Donna-marie, Larry Marble, Lupe Mijares-lara, Manuel Minjarez Iii

▰ Reta Elaine Cole

Died June 28, … More Information
Reta Elaine Cole, born March 7, 1941 went to be with her Lord and Savior June 28, 2017 in Amarillo, Texas. Reta was 76.
Family members and close friends: , Angel Gonzales, Crystal Chambers Terry, Teresa Cavitt, Derek Rich, Donna-marie, Larry Marble, Lupe Mijares-lara, Manuel Minjarez Iii

▰ Reginald R Cole Jr

Died April 20, … More Information
Reginald R Cole Jr , born April 20, 1998 entered eternal life April 20, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. Reginald was 22.

▰ Rebecca L "Jackie" Cole

Died April 07, … More Information
Rebecca L "Jackie" Cole, of Buna, Texas, passed from this life on April 7, 2005. Rebecca was 76.
Obituary published: April 08, 2005 in "Beaumont Enterprise"

▰ Reather (Cheatham) Cole

Died June 02, … More Information
Reather (Cheatham) Cole, of Texarkana, Texas, entered Heaven's gates on June 2, 1997. Reather was 88.
Obituary published: June 03, 1997 in "Texarkana G"

▰ Raymond M Cole

Died January 16, … More Information
Raymond M Cole, age 87 of Odessa, Texas, passed from this world into the next January 16, 2009.
Obituary published: January 17, 2009 in "Odessa A"

▰ Raymond Harris Cole

Died June 09, … More Information
Raymond Harris Cole, of Stephenville, Texas, entered into eternal rest June 9, 1999. Raymond was 70.
Obituary published: June 10, 1999 in "Hico N-R"

▰ Raymond Harris Cole

Died June 08, … More Information
Raymond Harris Cole, of Hico, Texas, entered Heaven's gates on June 8, 1999. Raymond was 70.
Obituary published: June 09, 1999 in "Waco Tribune Herald"

▰ Raymond Edward Sr Cole

Died December 07, … More Information
Raymond Edward Sr Cole, age 86 of Texas, born in Louisville, Kentucky, went into the presence of the Lord on December 7, 2003.
Obituary published: December 08, 2003 in "Beaumont Enterprise"

▰ Raymond Dean Cole

Died March 04, … More Information
Raymond Dean Cole, born March 21, 1937 died on March 4, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas. Raymond was 78.

▰ Raymond Earl Cole

Died March 17, … More Information
Raymond Earl Cole, born October 1, 1938 entered Heaven's gates on March 17, 2019 in Pasadena, Texas. Raymond was 80.

▰ Randy L Cole

Died December 23, … More Information
Randy L Cole, of Houston, Texas, passed from this life on December 23, 2014. Randy was 45.
Obituary published: December 24, 2014 in "Topeka C-J (KS)"

▰ Ramona Gayle (Odorizzi) Cole

Died March 08, … More Information
Ramona Gayle (Odorizzi) Cole, 55, went to be with the Lord on March 8, 1998 in Abilene, Texas.
Obituary published: March 09, 1998 in "Lubbock A-J"

▰ Ramona Gayle (Odorizzi) Cole

Died March 08, … More Information
Ramona Gayle (Odorizzi) Cole, age 55 of Abilene, Texas, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she March 8, 1998.
Obituary published: March 09, 1998 in "Abilene R-N"

▰ Ralph Myrle Cole

Died February 05, … More Information
Ralph Myrle Cole, born February 17, 1919 went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2015 in Texas. Ralph was 95. Tags: #Comanche #Ralph #Agronomy #Oklahoma #University #Farmhouse #Bachelors #Science #State #Arkansas #Explosives #Trojan #Sandusky #Armed #Staff #Army #Ensign #Navy #Juan #Brown #Normandy #Swift #Chicago #Territorial #Manager #Head #Transportation #Purchasing #Trading #Consultant #Chemical #Stoller #Houston #Texas #Mary #Cole #John #Floyd #Therman #Helen #David #Steven #Susan #Thiele #William #Jennifer #Jonathon #Sarah #Laura #Victoria #Methodist #Katy #Service #Memorial #Chapel #Scholarship
Obituary: Ralph Myrle Cole, 95, passed away peacefully into eternal life with family members by his side on 5, 2015 at Methodist West Hospital.

Born to Earl and Jose Cole 17, 1919, Ralph was born by midwife in a one room house west of Duncan, Oklahoma. A graduate of Comanche H.S. Class of 1937, Ralph went on to study Agronomy (soil science) at Oklahoma State University, where he was a member of the Farmhouse Fraternity. He received his Bachelors of Science degree from OK State in 1941 and went on to attend the University of Arkansas High Explosives School from 1941- 1942.

Ralphs first employment was with Trojan Powder in Sandusky, OK. He went on to serve in the Armed Forces from 8-2-1943 to 8-6-1946 with active military assignments that included Staff Sergeant in the US Army and Ensign with the US Navy. Ralph sailed on the SS Juan Flaco Brown Ship, stationed off the coast of Normandy on D Day.

In 1946, Ralph was hired by Swift & Co. in Chicago, IL, as a Territorial Sales Manager, and ultimately became the Head of Transportation, Purchasing, & Trading. He retired from Swift in 1979. From 1979-1991, Ralph served as a Consultant for both Chemical Enterprises and Stoller Chemical in Houston, Texas.

Ralph was predeceased by his parents, Mary Jane Cole, his wife of 47 years, brothers John, Floyd and Therman and his sister, Helen. Survived by his children David Grady (Pamela) Cole , Steven (Cheryl) Cole, Susan Cole (Dusty) Thiele and William Cole. Grandchildren Jennifer Cole, Jonathon David Cole, Sarah Thiele, Laura Anne Thiele, William Whittington and great-grandchild, Victoria Cole.

Our family would like to thank Houston Hospice, in addition to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Methodist West in Katy for their loving and special care of our dear father.

Service will be held at Memorial Oaks Chapel on , 9th at 3pm. Visitation will be on , 8th from 6 pm to 8pm. Burial in Houston National . In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Oklahoma State Scholarship fund in memory of Ralph Cole.

▰ Ralph H Cole

Died December 31, … More Information
Ralph H Cole, born February 17, 1924 died December 31, 2009 in Temple, Texas. Ralph was 85. Tags: #Service #Crawford- #Chapel #Gainesville #Texas #Virgie #University #Bachelors #Geology #United #Marine #First #Methodist #Temple #Dawson #School #Soil #Mary #Burgin #James #Robert #Dorothy #Cole #Carla #Little #Earl #Alexandria #Miranda #Wendi #Michelle #Helen #Louise #Illinois
Obituary: Ralph H. Cole, 85, of Temple, TX passed away , 31, 2009. A Service will be 2:00 in the afternoon on , 2, 2010 at Crawford-Bowers Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the service. Rev. Hubert L. Austin officiating.

Ralph was born in Gainesville, Texas to Rev. James W. and Virgie Cole. He graduated from Texas Christian University with a Bachelors degree in Geology. He served in the United States Marine Corp. He was an active member with the First United Methodist Church in Temple and a member of the Dawson School Class. He retired from Temple and Ft. Worth Soil Conservation Service.

He is preceded in death by his sister, Mary Catherine Burgin; brothers, James and Robert Cole.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Dorothy Mahler Cole of Temple; daughter, Carla Cole of Little River; son, Earl V. Cole of Ft. Worth; grandchildren: Alexandria Cole and Miranda Cole of Ft. Worth, Wendi Wesolowski and Michelle Wesolowski of Little River; sisters, Helen Bassham of Ft. Worth and Louise Wilcoxen of Illinois; and many other loving nieces and nephews.

▰ Ralph N Cole

Died May 19, … More Information
Ralph N Cole, born June 6, 1925 passed from this life on May 19, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas. RALPH was 86.

▰ Ralph Myrle Cole

Died February 05, … More Information
Ralph Myrle Cole, born February 17, 1919 left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home February 5, 2015 in Houston, Texas. Ralph was 95.
Family members and close friends: , Jonathan And Jessica King, Jennifer Cole, Betty Cole, Mike Kaplan, Susan Thiele, Doug And Leslie Stauber

▰ Ralph N Cole

Died May 19, … More Information
Ralph N Cole, born June 6, 1925 went into the presence of the Lord on May 19, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas. RALPH was 86.

▰ Ralph N Cole

Died May 19, … More Information
Ralph N Cole, born June 6, 1925 left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home May 19, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas. Ralph was 86.
Family members and close friends: , Janine ( Jank ) Divincenti, Luci Maimbourg, Pat Dugan, John & Kathryn Hunt, Pat Willingham, Linda Huston

▰ Quoelia Cole

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Quinteen Cole

Died December 15, … More Information
Quinteen Cole, age 77 of Guthrie, Texas, departed this life Sunday December 15, 1997.
Obituary published: December 16, 1997 in "Lubbock A-J"

▰ Purdy E Cole

Died December 17, … More Information
Purdy E Cole, of Richmond, Texas, entered Heaven's gates on December 17, 2002. Purdy was 72.
Obituary published: December 18, 2002 in "Houston Chronicle"

▰ Pricilla Ann (Lyles) Cole

Died September 30, … More Information
On September 30, 2004, Pricilla Ann (Lyles) Cole, 62 of Tyler, Texas passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: October 01, 2004 in "Tyler M-T"

▰ Phillip H Cole

Died May 29, … More Information
Phillip H Cole, age 60 of Denton, Texas, went to be with the Lord on May 29, 2001.
Obituary published: May 30, 2001 in "Denton R-C"

▰ Phillip Cole, Sr

Died September 30, … More Information
Phillip Cole, Sr , born June 13, 1945 passed away peacefully September 30, 2015 in Port Arthur, Texas. Phillip was 70.

▰ Phil Cole

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Petra Gabriella Dora (Sothmann) Cole

Died March 11, … More Information
Petra Gabriella Dora (Sothmann) Cole, age 42 of Texas, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she March 11, 2004.
Obituary published: March 12, 2004 in "Houston Chronicle"

▰ Petra Gabriella Dora (Sothmann) Cole

Died March 15, … More Information
Petra Gabriella Dora (Sothmann) Cole, age 43 of Humble, Texas, left earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home March 15, 2004.
Obituary published: March 16, 2004 in "Ft Myers N-P (FL)"

▰ Pete Cole

Died May 30, … More Information
Pete Cole, of Pampa, Texas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 30, 1997. Pete was 88.
Obituary published: May 31, 1997 in "Amarillo D-N"

▰ Peggy Jean (Arthur) Cole

Died March 22, … More Information
Peggy Jean (Arthur) Cole, of Texas, born in Missouri, passed from this world into the next March 22, 2012. Peggy was 79.
Obituary published: March 23, 2012 in "Statesman"

▰ Peggy Jane (Mcmillen) Cole

Died March 22, … More Information
Peggy Jane (Mcmillen) Cole, 71, of Gun Barrell City, Texas gained her wings on March 22, 2006.
Obituary published: March 23, 2006 in "Cedar Creek Pilot"

▰ Peggy (Aaron) Cole

Died February 25, … More Information
On February 25, 1998, Peggy (Aaron) Cole, 43, of Stratford, Texas left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home.
Obituary published: February 26, 1998 in "Amarillo G-N"

▰ Peggy Jean Cole

Died March 21, … More Information
Peggy Jean Cole, born April 9, 1932 joined the Lord March 21, 2012 in Austin, Texas. Peggy was 79.

▰ Peggy Cole

Died May 06, … More Information
Peggy Cole, born December 13, 1920 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord May 6, 2018 in Temple, Texas. Peggy was 97.
Family members and close friends: , Karli Smith, Bella Joe Caffrey Mckenzie, Linda Rincon Lopez, Jerry Prescott, Mellicent Sikes Wiley, Loretta Caffrey Kennedy

▰ Peggy Jean Cole

Died March 21, … More Information
Peggy Jean Cole, born April 9, 1932 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master March 21, 2012 in Austin, Texas. Peggy was 79.
Family members and close friends: , Bill Tammy Thompson, Teresa Lagesse, Kelly Carper, Gary Berry, Minnie Garcia, Brian & Diane Haight

▰ Paula Akinyemi Cole

Died June 29, … More Information
Paula Akinyemi Cole, born December 18, 1968 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master June 29, 2016 in Arlington, Texas. PAULA was 47.

▰ Paul William Cole

Died April 17, … More Information
Paul William Cole, of Texas, born in Pennsylvania, passed from this life on April 17, 2010. Paul was 81.
Obituary published: April 18, 2010 in "Odessa A"

▰ Paul Raymond Cole

Died September 08, … More Information
Paul Raymond Cole, 87, of Odessa, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven September 8, 1998.
Obituary published: September 09, 1998 in "Odessa A"
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