Thomas Abraham Cole, 85, of Plant City, died July 6, 2014.
He was a loving son, husband, father and papa.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Sophronia; children, Wayne and Margie, Steve and Patricia, Mearle-Susan and Gordon Saylor, Rex and Sharon, and Walt and Tina; nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Ida, Jim, Sara, Kermit, Roy, Marvin and Irene.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Tom and Cora Lee; sisters, Francis, Sevella, SereIla and Ruby Nell.
A Celebration of Life was held July 10, at Hopewell Funeral Home, Plant City. Interment followed at Hopewell Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to LifePath Hospice, Development Dept., 12470 Telecom Drive, Suite 300, Temple Terrace, FL 33637.
Online condolences may be made to the family at WeCare.io.