Robert “Bob” Carrington “Tank” Cole, of Kinsale, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Barbara M. Cole; his three daughters, Christina Minogue (Tom), Elise Madison (Ryan Swann), and Chantay Lucas (Andy); and six grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Alyssa and Hailey Minogue, Bella-Sophia Swann, and Alex and Ashleigh Lucas.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Alvin Leo Cole and Margaret Belcher Cole and his brother, Alvin Beverly Cole.

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Welch Funeral Home-Marks Chapel. Burial of his ashes will be held at a later date at National Memorial Park in Falls Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at 4240 Park Place Court Glen Allen, VA 23060.