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Doyle Gene Cole Sr.
Doyle Gene Cole Sr. passed from this life on Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 in Tucson, AZ.
Doyle was born in Northeast Texas, near Deport, to Dennis L. Cole and Ola Lou Cole (Smallwood) on July 19, 1934. He was a twin, but lost his brother in their early childhood.
Doyle was a railroad enthusiast, developed from his many years working as a yardmaster for Magma Copper Company’s private rail line. He retired after 39 years of service to Magma Copper Company in San Manuel. Prior to his career at Magma, Doyle worked for the Texas Highway Department in Plainview, Texas; and while living in Texas he was a member of the Texas National Guard, achieving the rank of sergeant.
Preceded in death by his second wife, Dava J. Cole, he is survived by his children, Doyle G. Cole Jr. and wife Pam S; David D. Cole and wife Tina L.; Tisha J. Clark and fiancé Joel Arthurton; and Uriah E. Fawcett. He also leaves behind grandchildren, Dale R. Cole and wife Stefanie; Darric N. Cole and wife Vickie L.; Daniel D. Cole; Amanda B. Brown and husband Justin L. Brown; Josiah M. Clark and fiancé Alexis N. Weddle; Braden D. Cole; Joseph M. Clark; Mikayla J. Cole and Jessica May J. Clark; and great-grandchildren, Layton B. Brown, Dylan L. Cole, Dennis J. Cole, Jaxon D. Brown, Darrin A. Cole, Claire V. Cole and Abbott R. Clark.
Doyle had a great love for his family that will continue to impact their lives.
Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for, through the fear of the Lord a man avoids evil. Prov. 16
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