David Cole Obituary

David Wayne Cole

David Wayne Cole, born Nov. 13, 1982, named after his grandfathers, David W. Cole of Alvada and Wayne E. Leightey of Upper Sandusky, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024, at this home in Vanlue.

He was the son of Ronald D. Cole of Alvada and Tina J. Patrick (Leightey), and stepfather, Thomas Patrick of Vanlue.

He survived by his mothers; two sons, Ryan Sweat of Findlay and Jayden Cole of Vanlue; brothers, Derek (Jill) Cole of Alvada, Darin (Katie) Cole of Alvada, and Clint (Chelsea) Patrick of Findlay; sister, Stephane (Robert) Brooks of Vanlue; maternal grandmother, Ann Leightey of Upper Sandusky; and many nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

David was preceded in death by his father; maternal grandfather, Wayne E. Leightey; and paternal grandparents, David and Esther Cole.

David was a 2001 graduate of Vanlue High School, where he was active in baseball, basketball, football, and band.

He was a member of Bethel Church in North Baltimore where he was saved and baptized by the Rev. John Kline. As a adult, he became a member of Trinity Evangelical Church in Upper Sandusky. As a regular attendee, he loved Sunday mornings with Pastor Jim Stauffer.

His passion was his horses, participating 11 years in 4-H with the Lucky Horseshoes and Circle U Riders 4-H clubs. He also loved the Hancock and Wyandot County fairs.

For hobbies, David was an avid fan of Dallas Cowboys, PBR, and NASCAR.

David was diagnosed with a deformed heart valve at the age of 23 and had open heart surgery. 10 years later, he suffered a severe stroke and another stroke a year ago this April. Through all of his trials, he kept a great attitude and was always seen with a smile. His final years have been spent on his mom and stepdad's small farm in a little cabin he made home, where he spent time mowing and enjoying the livestock and spending time with family.

He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, community, and church family, of whom he all loved dearly. He is now in the arms of his Savior and will be greatly missed. Until we are all together again!

David's funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, at Trinity Evangelical Church, Upper Sandusky, with the Rev. Jim Stauffer officiating. Burial will follow at Hickory Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024, and 10-11 a.m. Friday, both at the church.

Memorials may be made to Trinity Evangelical Missions Fund or 4-H of Wyandot or Hancock County, and can be sent to Lucas Batton Funeral Home, 476 S. Sandusky Ave., Upper Sandusky, Ohio, 43351.

Online condolences may be sent to www.lucasbatton.com.