Eric Jerome Cole, Sr., age 71 of Bolivar, MO, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020, in his home. He was born June 5, 1949, in Norman, OK, to Orell Guy and Doris Maxine (Williamson) Cole. He was an over the road truck driver.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Pamela Sue Cole; a son Kraig Allen Cole; two grandsons: Robert Lee Cole, and Guy Eric Neil Cole; and three sisters: Penny, Nancy, and Sharron.
Eric is survived by six children: Eric Cole, Jr., Guy Cole, Mike Cole, Erica Lamke, Alex Cole, and Sawnya Cole; eight grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; an adopted son Randy Chilton; one sister Debbie Cox; as well as many other relatives and friends.
According to Eric’s wishes his body will be cremated. There will be a celebration of life gathering at a later date, with an inurnment at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery Aldrich, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be made at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel Bolivar, MO.