Herrin- Tommie R. Cole, age 60, of Herrin, passed away at 11:16pm on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.
Tommie was born in Chicago Heights on June 13, 1957, the son of Vernon and Mary (Hill) Cole. He married Pam Triplett in Herrin on July 28, 1978. She survives in Herrin.
Tommie worked at AISIN in Marion. He enjoyed fishing, camping, cooking out, and any family gatherings with his family and grandchildren, whom he loved and cherished deeply.
Survivors include his wife- Pam Cole of Herrin
Daughter- Lisa and Jason Holder of Cambria
Daughter- Amy and Christopher White of Marion
Mother and Step-Father- Mary and Rev. Don Colson of Herrin
Ten Grandchildren- Ashlee, Katie, Cheyenne, Madison, Hannah, Garret, Landon, Aden, Olivia, and Gracie
One Great Grandchild on the way
Brother- Jim and Cindy Cole
Brother- Kenny Cole
Brother- Steve and Misty Cole
Brother- Danny and Debbie Cole
Brother- Michael and April Breault
Sister- Betty Rowland
Sister- Jeanette Williams
Several Brother in laws and sister in laws
Several nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his father and one brother- David Cole.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin with Rev. Don Colson officiating. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11am until 1pm on Wednesday at the funeral home.