Thomas L Cole, 'Tom" was Born in Fort Benning, GA on 1940, son of Col George M. Cole, West Point graduate, and Frances L Cole. Tom graduated from Peacock Military Academy in San Antonio, Texas and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from the University of Texas. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the United States Army in 1997. Married to Martha B Cole in 1966 for 51 years; father of George and Katherine and grandfather of three grandchildren. Tom was a Mason 32nd Degree member of The Scottish Right and a Master Mason of Steele Creek Masonic Lodge #0737 and was Worthy Patron 4 times at Steele Creek Chapter Order of The Eastern Star. Tom, along with Martha, was a proud member of Good Shepherd Church UMC.