He was born Jan. 31, 1927, at Gideon, to the late Pearl Reed Cole.
Survivors include: one cousin, Marrine Grobe of Dexter; and other cousins and friends.
Visitation will be from noon until time of services at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. The Rev. Louis Lowe will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Malden Memorial Park Cemetery.