Mr. Michael David Cole, age 49 of Dover, TN, passed into eternity Friday, October 9, 2020. He was born July 24, 1971 in Mason City, Iowa, to David and Linda Stricker Cole of Dover, TN. He was a beloved brother to Julie Cole of Murfreesboro, TN and loving father to Alexandria ‘Alex’ Cole of Dover TN.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Edward and Aimee Cole; Robert and Marcella Stricker.
Mike graduated from Rolla High School Class of 1990. After graduation, he joined the US Navy serving in Operation Desert Storm. He then served in Operation Iraqi Freedom with the Air National Guard. After his service, he studied at NEJATC where he became a Journeyman Electrician and Wireman. He was a member of both the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and I.B.E.W Electrical Workers Local Union #429.
Mike, Alex, and his parents attended Big Rock Baptist Church. Besides being an electrician, he loved his sports teams, Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Cardinals, and Nashville Predators. Mike enjoyed hiking, kayaking, archery, fishing, and he loved his daughter Alex fiercely. He was great about quoting lines and songs from his love of movies. He had the best sense of humor. He was a loyal father, son, brother, and friend and he will be missed tremendously.
Michael will be cremated and a memorial service may be held at a later date. Online condolences to the family may be made at anglinfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Monroe Carrell, Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt at https://www.childrenshospitalvanderbilt.org/information/give-now.
Arrangements are entrusted to Anglin Funeral Home, Dover, TN.