Gary Allan Cole Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 9, 2026, at the age of 76, Gary Allan Cole of Summer Shade, Kentucky passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Ralph and Rozelle Montgomery Cole; and his wife Candy Walton Cole. He is survived by: his daughter Leslie Johnson (Seth) of Mount Juliet, TN; his siblings, Sue Gibbons (Philip) of Cookeville, TN and Dale Cole (Gail) of Cookeville, TN; his stepchildren, Amy Wilk, Cheyanna Stevenson, Peter Ruiz and Josh Ruiz; his grandchildren, Gabriel Wilson, Ciera Heath and Sean Wilk; his great grandchild Olivia Heath; and his stepgrandchildren, Sarah Johnson and Paige Johnson. He is also survived by great grandchildren.