Richard Thomas Cole Swartz Creek, Michigan Obituary

Richard Thomas Cole

<p>COLE, Richard Thomas - Age 67, of Mundy Township, died Sunday, June 20, 2021. Services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Saturday from 12 PM until the time of the service.</p> <p>Tom was born September 3, 1953 in Durand, the son of Laverne &quot;Dickie&quot; and Leota &quot;Beauty&quot; (Luchenbill) Cole. He was a 1971 graduate of Ainworth High School. He married Irene Buczynski December 23, 1978 in Flint. He had resided in Mundy Township for the past 7 years, coming from Swartz Creek. Tom retired from GM Chevrolet Engine Plant. He was a member of U.A.W. Local 659. He enjoyed fishing, auto racing, old cars, and his Green Bay Packers.</p> <p>Surviving are: his wife, Irene; daughters, Heather (John) Berry, Lisa Cole of Flint, and Kimberly (Kevin) Killinger of Grand Blanc; grandchildren, Amber and Austin; siblings, Chris Dace of Mundy Township, Gayann Cole of Mundy Township, Bob (Laura) Cole of Saginaw, Bill Cole of Flint, and Dan (Barb) Cole of Arizona; and several nieces and nephews.</p> <p>He was preceded in death by his parents. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.</p>
September 3, 1953 - June 20, 202109/03/195306/20/2021
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Joe Cunningham
June 27, 2021
The Cole Family
I got to know Tom at the L-6 Plant He was the co-leader on my Team, good guy to work with.
My sympathy to the Family.
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Jenny Davis
June 23, 2021
Going to miss Tom, had a good time with him at our family reunions . Praying for his family.
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June 23, 2021
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Phil Brack
June 21, 2021
Tommy was a great guy to work with. His loss is way too soon.
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Ken&Loretta MacGillivray
June 21, 2021
So sorry for your loss, what I remember about Tommy was when we had a family camp up to Fairview MI. and the song Achy Breaky by Billy Ray Cyrus was popular.  Tommy had a ball playing his guitar and singing that song over and over. We all had a good time. Prayers for the... Continue Reading
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Cousin Kay Panter
June 21, 2021
My little curly headed cousins I babysit for