Ronald L. Cole, 66, of Orange, passed away on May 15, 2015, at his home in Orange.
The funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Claybar Funeral Home with Father Joseph P. Daleo officiating.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with a rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. by Deacon Melvin Payne, at the funeral home on Wednesday.
Born in Vallejo, California, on October 6, 1948, he was the son of Ora A. and Ida Cole. He worked at Chevron for 21 years and Laden’s Equipment Services for 10 years. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Orange, was a third degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus Council #1680, and a member of the NRA. Ron also served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ora A. and Ida Cole; brother, Michael Cole and father-in-law, Joseph Berlinger.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Vicki Cole; mother-in-law, Mary Berlinger; son, Ronald J. Cole and wife, Melissa Brashear; son, Darren Cole and wife, Elizabeth; Steve and Lugene Peais; three grandchildren, Sean Cole, Lorayne Cole and Victoria Cole; step grandchildren, Annie Brashear and Kristian Morgan; brother Ora B. Cole and wife; sisters, Helen Bumbalow and Pam Griffin; nephews, Michael and wife, Franchesca Cole, John Paul and Patrick Griffin. He was a loving husband, father, and Paw Paw. He will be greatly missed.
Condolences
Pam Cheek
May 20, 2015
Darren,
I am so sorry for your families loss. Your dad would would aways say hi when he and your mom would come to CVS. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm out of town but with you in spirit.
Pam Cheek
Mary Leleux
May 20, 2015
Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Mary @ Great Plains FCU
Anonymous
May 20, 2015
Enchanted Cottage was purchased for the family of Ronald (Ron) L. Cole.
Carolyn Smith
May 19, 2015
Our heartfelt prayers go out to all of you, especially you Vickie. I know that God will truly see you through this moment in your life and one day you will be reunited with your dear husband Ron. It is on my heart to share with you this passage from the Bible: Ecclesiastes 3:1 ~ 1There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven-- 2A time to give birth and a time to die; A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted.…To everything there is a season. Though Ron left you suddenly, his love will always be with. May God's peace and graces give you great strength. David and Carolyn Smith
Jimmie Lou James
May 19, 2015
Vickie & boys, works can't express the grief we share with you during this difficult time. Only God can heal with time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. With all our love. Friends in Christ-always Prayers! Jimmie Lou and J. B.James
Pam Griffin (Sister)
May 19, 2015
Vicki, Ronnie, Darren, Family and Friends, Ron was a very special person, he will be missed more than any words that can say, and his passing was way too soon he was still so young only 66, and younger in heart and mind. Ron was the kindness, most generous person and would do what he could for you to the best of his ability without asking for anything in return. He was a family man (family was of the greatest importance to him) he dearly loved his wife Vicki and his two sons Ronnie and Darren with all his heart and his grandchildren brought him great joy. Ron enjoyed tinkering and working on thing to fix or get them to run correctly, and he loved watching movies. Ronald Lee Cole, I know you are with God and all our family members in Heaven, but you will be extremely missed and will “never” be forgotten. When God made you he broke the mold. Love you always, your sister Pamela Kathleen (Cole) Griffin
Dona Cowart
May 18, 2015
Vicky, I am so sorry to hear about Ron. Lloyd and I will miss him and Micah will miss his little candy treats at church. He is with God now and you can take comfort that you will see him again. I will keep your family in my prayers. Dona Cowart