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A Celebration of Life service for Richard Allen Cole, 59, of Clarksville, TN will be held Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Sykes Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 12:30 PM until the hour of service.
Richard was born on February 24, 1966 in Gary, IN to Roger and Barbara Cole. He enjoyed movies, sports, and talking politics and religion. Richard had a deep appreciation for music, where he found joy in creating play lists. He took pride in his collection of firearms and knives. Richard also enjoyed going to the Clarksville Speedway with friends and family. He will be remembered for his generous heart and joyful gift giving.
In addition to his parents he is survived by his loving wife, Danielle Cole, children: David Cole, Patricia Cole, Amberlyn (Elias) Grande, Shawn Lathrop,and Jill (Jake) Ritchie, granddaughter, Angel, and sister Jeanette (Chris) Kramer.
Please visit Richard's online guest book and share a memory with the family.
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