Of Washington, DC, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 13, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Nancy Cole; devoted father of Jo Ann Sims (Wayne), Gregory J. Cole (Karen), Carman E. Cole (Steven), and Patricia R. Cole (Rasaan). He is also survived by his brothers, John T. Cole, Knox F. Cole, and Henderson E. Cole; 11 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 from 12:30 p.m. until time of funeral service 1:30 p.m. at FORT LINCOLN FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Bladensburg Road, Brentwood, MD. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD. Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.