Mr. Richard Leroy Cole, 73, Johnson City, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital.

Mr. Cole was a native of Washington County and the son of the late Melvin and Jeanette Long Cole. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Clarence Cole, Tommy Cole and Kenny Cole.

Mr. Cole Retired from Summers and Taylor as a Flagman.

Mr. Cole was a member of Rich Acres Freewill Baptist Church.

Survivors include six brothers Harry L. Cole, Roger Cole, Larry Cole, Ernest Cole, David Cole, and Fred Cole; three sisters Christine Graybeal, Evelyn Marriman, and Shrley Hazelwood; several Nieces and Nephews.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.