Lawrence Cole

Lawrence Cole was born on December 3, 1943, in Daingerfield, Texas, to the parentage of Wornet and Louise (Everett) Cole. He was the 8th of 11 children born through this lovely union. 

He attended various public schools and graduated from Hamilton Park High School in Dallas, Texas, where he became a star track and football athlete. It was through these highlights and achievements that he coined the nickname “speed demon”.  

In 1975, Lawrence met Brenda Bates who welcomed him and his two sons, Lawrence Cole, Jr. and Kenneth Cole, into her life. They soon became husband and wife, and four children were born to this union.

Lawrence retired from GTE (Verizion) after a long career spanning 32 faithful years. While in retirement, he enjoyed golfing as well as spending time with his family and friends.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents, Wornet and Louise Cole; his siblings - Mary Turner, W.C. Cole, Raymond Cole, James Floyd Cole, John Cole, Fayerene Cole, and Herman Cole; and his son, Kenneth Cole.

On Saturday, April 22, 2023, Lawrence transitioned to his new home surrounded by family. Those left to cherish precious memories include his wife, Brenda Cole; loving children - Lawrence Cole, Jr., Kenya Burrows (Devron), Jeffrey Cole (Aimey), W. Michelle Cole, and Kietra Bookman (Jonathan); three sisters - Dessie Johnson, Shirley Cole-Callahan, and Elgie Cole-Minor; several adoring grandchildren; and a host of many other family and friends.

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