Ross Lex Cole

Ross Lex Cole, age 82 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, October 4^th, 2019 at the Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Ross was born on April 5^th, 1937 in Cherokee County, NC. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Rockwood. He loved kids, fishing, duck hunting, and was a collector of all of things. He always had a great sense of humor as well. He is preceded in death by his Father: Glenn Harry Cole; Brothers: Kenny Cole & Denny Cole. He is survived by:

Wife of 44 years:                   Linda Cole of Rockwood, TN

Daughters:                             Shona Cole Garvey (Maggie) of New Hampshire

                                                Angie Cole of Maine

Mother:                                  Sue Cole of Rockwood, TN

Siblings:                                 Joe Cole (Lora) of Crossville, TN

                                                Margaret Losey of Decatur, AL

                                                Anita Moore (Joe) of Rockwood, TN

                                                Jeff Cole of Knoxville, TN

and several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

Chosen Family: Pam Hamby, Landon Hamby, Andrew Pankratz, Jessica Stubbs, Oaklyn Stubbs

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 8^th, 2019 from 6:00-7:00pm at the First Baptist Church in Rockwood, TN. Memorial service will start at 7:00pm with Rev. Marty Shadoan officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the First Baptist Church Benevolence Fund. Evans Mortuary is serving the family of Ross Lex Cole.