Bom-Wrapper

William Cole
Memorial Candle Tribute From
Ocker-Putman Funeral Homes
"We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family."
View full message >>>

Obituary for William Howard Cole

William Howard  Cole

William Howard Cole, 72, of Rogers, AR passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017 in Northwest Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, AR. He was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Hank and Sylvia (Orsburn) Cole. He was a graduate from Fort Smith High School and attended the University of Arkansas on a football scholarship. He was the owner and operator of ZZZ’s Bail Bonds and was a professional poker player who made it one step away from the World Series of Poker finals. He was preceded in death by his parents and by two brothers, Bob and David Cole.

Funeral services are 10:00AM Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Ocker-Putman Funeral Home Chapel of Fort Smith, with burial to follow in Roselawn Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

He is survived by his son, Chance Cole and his wife Tedie of Fort Smith, Arkansas; a stepson, Mike Loney and his wife Suzanne of Menifee, CA; a step daughter, Jacqueline Waits of Hemet, CA; a nephew, Kevin Cole and his wife Eliza of Naperville, IL; a niece, Carrie Ryan and her husband Tim of Denver, CO; an aunt, Betty Cole of Fort Smith, AR; a cousin, Buddy Cole of Fort Smith, AR; 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Buddy and Kevin Cole, Bryant Lipscomb, Kelly Bright, Barry Beardon and Tim Ryan.

The family will visit with friends from 5-7PM on Monday at Ocker-Putman Funeral Home in Fort Smith, AR.

Memorial may be made to the Fort Smith Boys Club 4905 North O Street, Fort Smith, AR 72904.

Online tributes may be made at www.ockerputmanfuneralhome.com

Provide comfort for the family by planting a tree in memory of William Howard Cole, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Recently Shared Condolences

Recently Shared Stories

Recently Shared Photos

Share by: