Michael 'Mickey' Cole
November 20, 1946 ~ July 16, 2016
Michael “Mickey” Cole, 69, of Owensboro, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016, at Heartland Villa Center in Lewisport. Born Nov. 20, 1946, in Daviess County, he was the son of the late Dave and Beatrice Bollinger Cole. He retired from Central Bank & Trust where he worked as a banker for years.
He was a member of the Baptist faith and was honored as a Kentucky Colonel
He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, being outdoors, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and his loving four legged companion, Abby.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Karen Hardesty Cole; a brother, David (Becky) Cole of Lexington; a sister-in-law, Maureen Hardesty Jackson of Owensboro; a brother-in-law, Ron (Martha) Hardesty of Owensboro; five nieces and nephews; and five great-nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory with the Rev. Carl McCarthy officiating. A private burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Heartland Villa Center, 8005 US Hwy. 60 West, Lewisport, KY, 42351. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The Cole family extends a special thanks to the amazing staff at Heartland Villa who gave Mickey excellent care and love during the last year of his life.
Share your messages of condolence with the family of Mr. Cole at www.haleymcginnis.com.
I have fond memories of Mickey’s bright ready smile and his helpful, kind demeanor. Whenever my mother would return to Owensboro Mickey graciously and happily took her to visit family and friends. She often said his demeanor was much like my father’s.
Dear, dear Karen, So many years have passed since our college classes and carpooling days. But I remember you and Mickey as if it were yesterday. I know Mickey is one of the greatest joys ever in your life. I do so hope that all the great moments you
Karen, David Lee: We are longtime friends all the way back to Reed School and Newman Baptist Church, our sympathy and prayers are with you both at this sad time. Darry & Bettye Cain
We are so sorry to hear about Mickey’s passing. He was so helpful to us when we purchased the house. What a great man from a great family. We think about the whole family often and you are all in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult t
Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. You and Mickey were such a wonderful couple. May his memories bring you comfort and keep him close to you always. Love and prayers
Donna Roby
Karen, I was so sorry to hear this. Think of you and Mickey often. Did not know he was in Lewisport. I would have went to visit him. I have lived here for the past 8 yrs. I remember a lot of good times with Rusty, you and Mickey. Love and prayers go out t
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Karen I’m so sorry for your loss ! Prayers for you and your family! I’m not sure you remember me but back in the day, on Huges Ave. we were good friends as kids!! Patricia Berry-Mcguyer