Darrel Griffin Cole

January 14, 1938 - June 17, 2015

Darrel Griffin Cole of Elmore City, Oklahoma was born to Doc and Lillie (Griffin) Cole on January 14, 1938 in Foster, Oklahoma and passed from this life on June 17, 2015 in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma at the age of 77 years. Darrel grew up and attended school in Pernell, Oklahoma and later attended East Central University. He obtained his Master’s Degree from Emporia State in Kansas. Mr. Cole taught school in Texas, New Mexico, Kansas and Oklahoma. He taught Science, Chemistry, and Biology throughout his career. He also coached football and retired from Elmore City Schools in 1993. Mr. Cole had a great love for teaching and a gift of inspiring his students. He was a member of the Wynnewood Methodist Church. In his spare time he enjoyed farming and raising cattle. Mr. Cole is survived by Wife: Anita June Cole Son: Lynn Cole and wife Marcie of Wynnewood, Oklahoma 5 brothers: Don Cole and wife Lynn of Gallop, New Mexico Dale Cole and wife Shirley of Ulysses, Kansas Darvis Cole and wife Phyllis of Norman, Oklahoma Dan Cole and wife Sue of Lindsay, Oklahoma Dewayne Cole and wife Carla of Foster, Oklahoma 2 sisters: Della Cobb and husband Gene of Marlow, Oklahoma Delma Hall and husband Woodrow of McAlister, Oklahoma 2 grandchildren: Corey Cole and wife Shanna of Wynnewood, Oklahoma Holly Cole of Fayetteville, Arkansas 3 great-grandchildren: Emily Cole, Jaden Cole, and Annabelle Cole Mr. Cole was preceded in death by: His parents: Doc and Lillie Cole 2 brothers: Dennis Cole and Doc Cole, Jr. Funeral Services are scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wynnewood First United Methodist Church with Rev. Kip Heatley and Della Cobb officiating. Interment will be in the Foster Cemetery under the direction of Wooster Funeral Home. You may send a condolence to the family at www.woosterfuneralhomes.com.