Thomas Franklin Cole, age 72, of Bear Creek, Alabama, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Haleyville, Alabama on Friday, July 15, 1949 to Claudie Cole and Teeton Miller Cole.

A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday, September 20, 2021 at New Prospect Cemetery and the burial will follow.

He was preceded in death by his son, Aaron Lee Cole; parents, Claudie and Teeton Cole; brothers, Bobby, Carlos, Danny, Jimmy; sister, Jean, Carolyn, Claudia J., Beatrice, Ruby, Nell..

He leaves to cherish his memories his sons, Tony Cole (wife, Rhonda), Kevin Cole; grandchildren, Connor Cole, Kianna Cole, Kaitlin Cole, Brady Cole; brother, Jerry Cole; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.