Bruce Cole

Bruce Cole age 75 of Charlotte, MI, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility after a long illness. Bruce was born April 1, 1936 in Vermontville Township, Eaton County, the son of Floyd and Lanore (Gilding) Cole and was a lifelong Charlotte resident. He was a retired employee of Spartan Motors in Charlotte. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann (Cooper) Cole in 1993. Surviving are: daughter, Tammy (William) Geddie of Charlotte; son, James (Marcia) Cole of Potterville; daughter, Brenda (Daryl) Bogue of Charlotte; 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren and his brother, Wayne (Geraldine) Cole of Bellevue. Per Bruce’s prior request, cremation has taken place. Private graveside services will be held. Memorial contributions may go to the Eaton County Medical Care Facility or their Healing & Recovery Center. Arrangements by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. www.burkhead-greenfuneralhome.com