Randy Cole, 80, of Rayville, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving children on April 2, 2021.

Randy was born to Randall and Mary (Gibson) Cole on Oct. 9, 1940, in North Kansas City.

Randy was united in marriage to Carol (Williams) Cole on Nov. 21, 1959, at Rock Falls Baptist Church in Elkhorn.

He lived most of his childhood in Claycomo before moving to Rayville, then attended Richmond High School.

Randy was a proud member of the Richmond Masonic Lodge No. 57, the Richmond Shrine Club and the Ararat Shrine. He also was an active member of the Richmond Jaycees.

For many years, Randy and his wife, Carol, owned and operated The Depot Tavern. He found joy in working on the farm, fishing, and woodworking. Randy was strongly determined in everything he did and always strived for perfection. Randy was an extremely devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Kim and David Leakey of Richmond; one son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Robbin Cole of Richmond; grandchildren, Leslyn and Dallas Berg, Mallory Cole, Madison Cole and Shane Leakey; great-grandchildren, Laikynn and Dausynn Berg; two sisters, Mary Keen of Lawson, and Deborah and husband Joe Gamlin of Havelock, North Carolina; one brother-in-law, Ira “Cork” and wife Faye Williams of Excelsior Springs; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; the love of his life his wife, Carol Cole; beloved father-in-law, Harold “Slim,” and mother-in-law, Nellie Williams; brother-in-law, Calvin Keen; and sister-in-law, Sue, and her husband, Jerry Teegarden.

Per Randy’s request, a private family service will be held at a later date. Interment will be in the Richmond Memory Gardens.

For those desiring to make a memorial contribution, they can be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children-St. Louis. Memorials may be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home; 507 E. Main St.-P.O. Box 190; Richmond, MO 64085.

Please share your memories of Randy with his family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com.