Floyd Otis Cole Jr.

Floyd Otis Cole Jr, 86, of Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, due to complications from dementia, with his son by his side. He was born on April 11, 1937, in Bryson, TX to the late Floyd Otis and Alatha Cole (Plaster).

Floyd grew up in McCamey, TX where he graduated from McCamey High School and was a standout all-district running back on the football field. Some of his best friends whom he cherished came from McCamey and the group got together every year for a reunion. Floyd continued his education at Texas Tech on a football scholarship and was a three-year letterman and graduated in 1959. He became a member of the alumni TT club and never missed a game.

Floyd met his late wife, Geraldine of 45 years in Washington D.C., and were married in 1965. They eventually moved to Dallas where Floyd had a successful real estate career as a home builder and landlord in The Park Cities and Oak Lawn.

He had a love of bicycling and was a previous member of the Greater Dallas Cycling Club. He was often seen riding at White Rock Lake with the club or his family. He enjoyed a good cup of coffee with his buddies on the patio at la Madeleine or Starbucks.

Floyd is survived by his son John from Dallas. He is preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine, sister Barbara Partney, and his parents.

There will be a private service for the family.