William E. "Eddie" Cole Jr.

William E. “Eddie” Cole Jr. age 71 of Riverside passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at Soin Medical Center.  He was born the son of William E. Sr. & Reva Joyce (Bolton) Cole on August 10, 1952, in LaFollette, Tennessee.  He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Richard A. Cole; grandson Hunter Cole.  Eddie is survived by his wife  Lois "Jeanie" Cole, sons, Bryan (Dodie) Cole of Huber Heights, & Billy (Jenny) Cole of Riverside; daughter Tina (Scott) Hatmaker of New Carlisle; sisters Donna Miller of Tennessee, & Linda (David) Gilmore of Riverside; grandchildren Jeremy, Preston Hatmaker, & Donnie Cole; great grandchildren Mason, Zavier, & Mya; several nieces, nephews, cousins, & friends. Eddie was a loving dad, grandpa, brother, & friend.  He will be missed by all of those who love him.  Eddie served his country proudly as a member of the United States Marine Corps.  Upon finishing his military career, he was a “Jack of all trades” working as a painter, carpenter, & a truck driver.  In his spare time, he enjoyed playing casino computer games.  He always looked forward to taking his family to Kings Island during the summer.  Friends & family may call on Monday, August 21, 2023, from 11AM – 12PM at TROSTEL, CHAPMAN, DUNBAR & FRALEY FUNERAL HOME 507 W. Jefferson St. New Carlisle, Ohio where a funeral service will be held at 12PM with Rev. Dick McIntosh officiating.  Interment to follow in the New Carlisle Cemetery.  Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.trostelchapman.com