Thomas Junior Cole

Thomas Junior Cole, age 73, resident of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at St. Clare commons. He was born on April 22, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Thomas and Letha (Stephens) Cole.

Thomas attended Bedford High School. He was a shy and modest man who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and boating. Thomas liked to play the guitar and go to the casino, where he liked to play the slot machines. Most of all, he adored and cherished the time spent with his family and grandchildren.

Those left to forever cherish his memory are his daughter, Michelle (Tim) Frank; eight grandchildren, Ryan Tolbert, Allen Cole Jr., Crystal Cole, Megan Williams, Kyle Cole, Kayla Frank, Ethan Frank, and Ella Frank; six great grandchildren; five sisters, Christine (Vern) Bius, Madeline (Tim) Shroyer, Eileen Cole, Gloria (Dave) Middlekauff, and Brenda Marsh.

In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his son, Allen Cole Sr.; a grandson, Jacob Cole; and his sister, Marilyn Heintz.

Family and friends may gather at the Newcomer Funeral Home, 3655 King Road Toledo, Ohio 43617, on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, where the funeral service will be at 1:00 pm, with Pastor Bill Crider officiating. Burial will follow in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.NewcomerToledo.com.