Robert Anthony "Tony" Cole

Robert “Tony” Cole, 66, of Harlan, KY went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. He was born August 27, 1956, in Harlan. Tony was a retired coal miner and believed in the Holiness Faith.

He is preceded in death by his parents, JC Cole Sr. and Thelma Pace Cole; his grandparents, Charles and Hester Cole and Daniel Boone and Pearl Pace; his brothers, JC “Butch” Cole Jr and Mike Cole.

Left to cherish his memory are his two children, Angela Cole Craft of Vermont and Charles Cole of Eastbrook, KY. Two grandchildren, Trace Craft of St. Petersburg, FL and Lennon Kennedy of Burlington, VT. His brother, Dan Cole and wife Kathy of Harlan and his sister, Betty Guthrie and husband Mike of Kenvir, KY. And several nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends also survive.

Per Tony’s wishes, no services are to be held and his cremains shall be laid to rest at a later date, beside his grandfather at #30 Cemetery at Kenvir, KY.

On behalf of the staff of the Henson & Rich Funeral Home we would like to offer our heartfelt sympathy to the Cole family during their time of bereavement.

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