Carl Lee Cole, 56, of Iola, Kansas, formerly of LaHarpe, died Saturday, September 7, 2013, at his home. Carl was born October 11, 1956, in LaHarpe, Kansas, the son of Clarence Lee and LaVina (Quathamer) Cole. He was raised in LaHarpe. He served 20 years with the Kansas National Guard. On August 13, 1976, Carl married Patricia George. He was a member of Local Union #441 in Wichita and worked as a welder and supervisor for plant construction. His greatest love was his wife, grandkids, fishing, hunting and love of nature. SURVIVORS: His wife: Patricia Cole of the home 1 Step-Daughter: Jenney Parker of Tulsa, OK 3 Step-Grandchildren: Jordan, Justin & Jenna 4 Step-Great Grandchildren: Carl, Dionna, Anna & Janie Mother-in-Law: Lucille George of Walnut, KS 2 Sisters-in-law: Linda Kimzey & husband, Marvin of Stark and Sandy Arbuckle & husband, Kenny of Carlyle 2 Brothers-in-law: Leon George & wife, Jeanie and Larry George all of Savonburg A number of nieces and nephews His caregiver: Will Henderson He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Shawn and Joe Cole. FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, at the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Chapel in Iola, where visitation will be prior to the service. BURIAL: Mt. Moriah Cemetery south of Savonburg, Kansas MEMORIAL: The Carl Cole Memorial Fund Memorial gifts may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com.