Eric Eugene Cole, Jr.

Eric Eugene "TR" Cole, Jr., 42, of Springfield, Ohio departed this life and transitioned into eternal life on Monday, June 14, 2021. He was born October 2, 1978, the son of Regina Wilson and the late Eric Cole, Sr. TR was a devoted loving son, grandson, father, brother, cousin, and very loyal friend. He loved his family deeply and the love was returned. TR loved football. His favorite team was the San Francisco 49ers, but he had grown fond of the Dallas Cowboys. TR loved to go visit with his Granny (Joyce). They would sit and eat while doing what they did best, watching sports. TR enjoyed taking his nieces and nephews on walks around the neighborhood. He was known for being helpful and lending a hand. TR had a favorite saying, “You can’t forget where you come from”. Eric's life will be forever cherished in the lives of his children, Tylek Dennis, Hannah Tanskley, and Love Hall of Springfield, Ohio; sisters, LeKesha Bradford and Tonya Walker of Springfield, Ohio, Eva and Erica Cole of San Bernardino, California; brother, Tyron Walker; grandparents, Larry and Joyce Wilson; special brother, Glenn Williams; special sister, Monique Wilson; special nieces, Chyna Wilson; aunts, Eunice Carter, Tonna Cole, Debra (Dennis) Wilson, Kristi Jennings, and Sue Cole all of Springfield, Ohio; uncles, Eddie Cole; special cousins, Corey Henry and Derrick Miller of Springfield, Ohio, Heather (Poo Bear) (Arlin) Gaskins; special friend, Shannon Myers and children; and a host of cousins, uncles, aunts, and special friends. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents, Chester and Elizabeth Cole; paternal grandparents, Ed and Joann Cole; maternal great-grandparents, Otis and Beatrice Owens; uncles, Gaylen Wilson, Sr., Nick Cole, Robert (Boo) Owens, Otis (Buck) Owens, Eddie (Sneak) Owens, Norval (Dah) Owens, and Loyd (Doe) Owens; aunts, Maxine Miller, Mosella Stevens, Bonnie Mae Owens, and Laura Jean Cole; and special friends, Roy "RJ" Scott, and Timothy (Tim) Meyers. Visitation will be held at 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Restored Life Ministries, 1117 Innisfallen Ave, Springfield, Ohio 45506. Interment: Ferncliff Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care of KINLEY Funeral Home.