Donald Wayne Cole
Donald Wayne Cole, 63, of Orange, passed away on January 3, 2017.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2017, at St. Henry Catholic Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Steven Leger. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a rosary held at 6 p.m., Friday, at the Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.
Born in Pensacola, Florida, on March 13, 1953, he was the son of Donald E. Cole and Alice (King) Cole. Donald was a Lifetime Little League and select softball coach. He was the President of the Bridge City Little League and a member of the Bridge City Volunteer Fire Department. He was the owner of Wayne’s Plumbing and a member of St. Henry’s Catholic Church. Donald will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his parents; his spouse, Diana Cole; his children, Kristi Bourque and her husband Chad, Lori Runnels and her husband Jason, Jonathan Cole and his wife Kristi, Katina Schrieber and her husband Brad, and Misty Fredeck and her husband Shane; his grandchildren, Hunter Schrieber and his wife Kassie, Kyndal Runnels, Brianna Fredeck, Tyler Runnels, Shay Fredeck, Olivia Bourque, Kapri Fredeck, Emma Bourque, and Bella Fredeck; his great-grandchild, Bennett Schrieber; his brother, Michael Cole and his wife Judy; and his sisters, Angela Hebert and Mary Alice Hartsfield.
Serving as pallbearers will be Clint Hartsfield, Mark Prevost, Tommy Reynolds, Cody Corkran, Hunter Schrieber, and Jerry McInnis.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to assist with final expenses can be made to the Donald Cole Memorial Fund at Five Point Credit Union, 715 Texas Ave. #A, Bridge City, TX, 77611.
Condolences
Kathy Haislip
January 8, 2017
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Beth Hollis
January 6, 2017
My prayers are with the family. Donald is free of pain and in the place that is promised to us as Christians. RIP Donald.
Mia Burd
January 6, 2017
Glad we had Donald Wayne in our lives! He will be greatly missed. Terry and I enjoyed being around him and laughing and joking ! He would give me heck when he would come in the bank or Dr Messer's office! We love you Don! We will see you again one day! No more suffering, no more pain! Singing with the Angels! Prayers for his family, Terry and Mia Burd
Anonymous
January 6, 2017
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Lynn Woodard
January 6, 2017
Many are the memories of Donald Wayne and myself at the fire department. Many memories at fires,fire conventions,and everything fire related. He will truly be missed. He was truly a driving force in Bridge City's growth.
Anonymous
January 6, 2017
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January 6, 2017
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Claybar Funeral Home
January 6, 2017
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Linda Parker Koonce
January 5, 2017
Mr. & Mrs. Cole, Alice, and Donald's loved ones, I am so sorry for the loss of your precious son, brother, husband, father and loved one. He was a good man, a great community leader and someone of whom you can all be so proud. May he Rest In Peace and Rise in Glory with our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. Sincerely, Linda Parker Dearing Koonce
Anonymous
January 5, 2017
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Cathy Kranzow
January 5, 2017
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with the family and friends during this difficult time.
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January 5, 2017
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January 5, 2017
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January 5, 2017
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Sandy Kaufman
January 4, 2017
Donald Wayne was my next-door neighbor for the last eight years. He has helped me on many occasions with my plumbing problems and did my yardwork when my mower crashed. I was always amazed at how much energy he had . He was a great coach, neighbor, my neighbor but most of all a good friend!. He surely will be missed .
Anonymous
January 4, 2017
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Vladenka Rose Oliva
January 4, 2017
We remember Wayne and his entire family being such good neighbors to us. Thank you for that. We will miss him and will keep the family in our prayers. Vladenka (Dinky) Rose Oliva and Debbie Rose Goodman
Tommy Cooper
January 4, 2017
My memory of Donald goes way back into our mutual ancient past. I do not precisely recall exactly when I met him for the first time; but, it had to have been when we were in grade school. I lost touch with him upon graduation from BCHS in 1971. I seem to remember his nick name at the time as being Ollie. At any rate I pray for GOD's tender mercies for the family at this time of grief. I lost my dad to cancer when I was 13 years old. I feel the grief of his kids and grandkids especially. GOD Bless Tommy
Melissa Lambert
January 4, 2017
One of my favorite memories of my precious Uncle is from when I was a kid. We were hunting Easter eggs and nobody could find the last one. I kept asking Uncle Wayne to help me but he wouldn't even talk to me. It was weird because he was such a kind soul but I kept looking for that dang egg. Finally, I we all gave up! HE HAD IT IN HIS MOUTH and that's why he wouldn't talk to me!! Lol I sure am going to miss that man but I find comfort knowing I will see him again :heart: Rest easy Uncle Wayne.. I love you!
Sabrina Toups
January 4, 2017
We love you uncle Donald... I'm glad you were able to meet your great nice , and I know u absolutely enjoyed her just as much as she did you, fly free uncle Donald. We love you.