Ronnie Charles Cole

Seminole resident, Ronnie Charles Cole, 60, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Oklahoma City.

Ronnie, the son of Charles and Hattie Mae (Coker) Cole, was born August 22, 1964, in Seminole. He attended Pleasant Grove Schools and graduated with the class of 1982 as the class valedictorian. After graduation, Ronnie attended Seminole State College, receiving his associate's degree in science. Ronnie then entered the US Marine Corp, proudly serving and being deployed to the Middle East during Desert Storm. He enjoyed outdoor grilling and doing arts and crafts, which included leather work and ceramics. Ronnie enjoyed sporting events, particularly OU football, OU softball, and OKC Thunder basketball. He watched grilling shows, like BBQ Pitt Masters, applying methods he would see on the shows to enhance his own smoking skills. His deviled eggs will be missed, especially at family gatherings, that he loved very much. He was a humble, humorous, thoughtful, and grateful person. He loved country living and enjoyed nature, watching foxes, deer and other wildlife.

He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Richmond and Emma Coker; his brother, Richard W. Cole; sisters, Beverly Manley and Patsy Wolf; and by nephews Vernon Manley and Chris Wolf.

Ronnie is survived by his son, Trevor Cole, of Chandler; daughter, Cassandra Cole, of Holdenville; brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Tojunia Cole, of Oklahoma City; and Ella M Colman, of Seminole; three grandchildren, Greyson Long, R.J. Long, and Paisley May “Slim” Cole; very special friend, Sharon Douglas; nephews, Chad Cole, Chase Cole, Terrance Manley, and Joe Jay Manley; nieces, Christina Cole, Lainey Cole, Casey Cole, Ashley Cole and Cheryl Wolf; great nephew, Michael Cole; great nieces, Shayla Satepauhoodle, and Mila Kelough; great nephews, Austin Rod Satepauhoodle, and Richard Paul Satepauhoodle; and many other family members and friends.

Casket bearers will be Chad Cole, Chase Cole, Michael Cole, Kenny Bevins, Wes Womack, and Salyer Lee Billie. Honorary casket bearers are C.J. Vigil, Dino Vigil, Greyson Long, R.J. Long, and the Seminole Nation Honor Guard.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 2:00 P.M., at Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole. Services are under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole.