FLORALA, Ala. – Richard Allen Cole, of Florala, Ala., formerly of Bog Road, Albion, Maine, 93, passed away June 13, 2021.

He was the son of Burleigh Reuben Cole and Bertha May (Crosby/Webber) Cole, and was the oldest of five children, Roger Sherman Cole, Sr., Beverly Cole Hayes, Jennie May Cole Gould and Thomas Reuben Cole.

Richard married Arlene (Barker) Cole of Fairfield in 1948. Their three children are Linda Jean Cole, Cynthia Ann Cole Michaud, and Richard Allen Cole, Jr.

Richard is survived by his daughter Cynthia, son Richard Jr.; sister Jennie, brother Thomas and his wife Kathy (Gilbert) Cole; many nieces and nephews.

His parents; his wife, Arlene; daughter, Linda; and siblings Roger and Beverly preceded him in death.

A good son, he worked with his father on the family farm. In 1944 he served as an ambulance driver in the Philippines.

Dick worked as a mechanic and supervisor at Harris Bakery. Later on he worked with Delta Ambulance, West Lynn Creamery, and other private interests on the big trucks he knew so well. He also raised beef cows and had a poultry barn for many years.

Richard and Arlene had a 4-H club for 35 years. He taught children gardening, animal husbandry, forestry, electricity and various mechanic arts.

Richard was a skilled mechanic. If you needed something to run, call Dick and by some force of logic or will, he made it work one way or another.

In 2015 Richard moved to Alabama with his family where he resided until his death. He spent many days basking in the sun and navigating his power chair through the neighborhood. He lived his remaining years in peace until he went to be with the Lord.

A graveside service will be held for both Richard and his daughter Linda, at Albion Number Four Cemetery (on Unity Road), Saturday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. Pastor Buddy Hawes officiating.

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