Christopher Lawrence Cole

Christopher “Chris” Cole, 48, of Pocola, OK went to be with the Lord on Wednesday September 23, 2020 in a local hospital. He was born October 7, 1971 in Fort Smith to Larry and Linda (Goins) Cole. He was a factory worker at Trane for many years and a member of the Trinity Baptist Church in Pocola. Chris was an avid Razorback fan and a fan of all sports. He was a huge trivia buff and never missed an episode of Jeopardy. He was preceded in death by his father Larry. Chris is survived by his son, Bradley Cole of Tahlequah; his mother Linda Cole of Pocola; two sisters, MeLynnda Dunn of Pocola and Stephanie Cotner and her husband Joe of Edmond; three nieces, Jessica Dodd and her husband Robert, Alexandra Osburn and her husband Sean and Kathryn Erickson and her husband Alexander; two great-nieces, Emily and Brooklynn Osburn; one great nephew, Elliot Dodd and a host of cousins and friends. Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Monday September 28, 2020 at Trinity Baptist Church in Pocola with burial in Macedonia Cemetery under the direction of Ocker-Putman Funeral Home of Fort Smith. Pallbearers will be Bradley Cole, James Karl, Jeff Farris, Michael Goins, Jason Larimore, Jimmy Corgill, Marty and Mason Fant. Honorary pallbearers will be the Pocola Class of 1989. The Family will visit with friends from 2:00 until 4:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home. Because of the Covid masks will be required.