Gerald Wayne Cole Obituary
In loving memory of Gerald Wayne Cole of Richmond, Missouri, born in Gravity, Iowa, who departed this world on July 18, 2025 at the age of 93. Gerald leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerald Wayne Cole to pay them a last tribute.
He is survived by: his pet Baxter; his wife Jo Cole; his children, Jedd Cole (Sharon), Sara Bles (Jordan) of Blue Springs, Missouri, Lauren Hurt (Mike) of Blue Springs, Missouri, Anna Cole of Blue Springs, Missouri, Jane (Corry Maguire) of Orlando, Abby Maguire of Arcata, Cole Maguire (Deidre) of Paragould, Arkansas and Jay (Amy Cole) of Roach; and his grandchildren, Chance Cole (Ally) of Smithville, Katie Brown (Colby) of Memphis and Jack Cole (Emma) of Columbia, Missouri.. He is also survived by his family, his many friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 28th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church - Richmond (212 W Main St, Richmond, MO 64085). A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 28th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location. The inurnment will be held on Monday, July 28th 2025 at the Missouri State Veteran's Cemetery (20109 MO-13 BUS, Higginsville, MO 64037).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the United Methodist Church of Richmond or the Richmond R-16 Athletic Department.