Richard Herman "Pete" Cole was born on April 16, 1935 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Tom and Bertha (Clark) Cole. He passed away on July 26, 2012 in Oklahoma City.
Pete was a graduate of Coyle High School in 1954 and married Donna Disney on October 23, 1954, at the First Christian Church in Coyle.
He attended Oklahoma City University and served in the United States Army. He formed Cole Construction Company, developed Cole Sub -Division and managed Gibble Gas Service Station east of town. Pete purchased a downtown three story commercial building for major renovation known now as the Victor Building.
Pete was a former School Board Member and a Lifetime Member of the Historical Society. He attended First Southern Baptist Church and Community Church. He served on numerous Boards and Committees of the First Southern Baptist Church including serving as a Deacon and was on the Board of Directors when the Family Life Center was built.
Most of all Pete loved spending time with his family and friends and enjoyed his time at the lake boating and skiing. He was also a pilot.
Survivors include his wife Donna, 3 sons Bobby and Brenda Cole, Jed and Debbie Cole, Jasen Cole and fiancee Amanda, 15 grandchildren, Kim and Nick Swezey, Nathan Cole, Leslie and Sam Shepherd, Katie, Lindsey, Natalie and Jared Cole, Carol and Bud Davis, Becky Biggs, Tiffany Cole and fiancee J.T. Anderson, Jacqueline and Zachary Cole, Raigan Liles, Jasmine and Jadyn Cole, 7 great grandchildren, Caiden and Conner Shepherd, Ethan and Aubyn Swezey, Drew and Jacqlyn Davis, Blake Biggs and Grace Davis. He is also survived by 4 sisters, Madean Graves of St. Joseph, MO, Willene and Russell Dobson of Edmond, OK, Della and George Kallas of Hot Springs, AR, Renne and Gene Jones of Skiatook, OK and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, at the First Southern Baptist Church with Pastor David Nolen and Pastor Barry Camp officiating. Interment will follow at Summit View Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home.
Visitation will be held on Sunday at 12:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. and Monday 9:00 a.m. till 8:00 p.m.
Friends may sign the online guest book at www.hayesfh.com.