David Morris Cole, 77, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 10:15 p.m., Thursday, February 15, 2024, at his home.

He was born April 22, 1946, in Genesee County, Michigan, to McKie Cole and Jessie Lee Spears.  On May 26, 1979, he was married at San Jose, California, to Margaret Ladd.  Mr. Cole was an entrepreneur and owned many businesses over his lifetime, such as Dave's Handyman and Dave's Steakhouse.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Cole; seven children, David Morris Cole III, Amy Pearl DeAngelis and husband, Kris, Jessie Lawrence, David Morris Cole, Jr., John Baker, Tammy Baker and Daryl Potter; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters; and many nieces and nephews.

His parents and two brothers preceded him in death.

Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.