Charles A. Cole, age 73 of Piqua, passed away Saturday January 23, 2016 in the Hospice Unit of Upper Valley Medical Center. He was born August 18, 1942 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Ameal and Princella (Peak) Cole.

He is survived by his special companion Angela Jolliff of Piqua, as well as stepdaughters Selina Jones of Troy and Marie Cole of Texarkana, Arkansas. Also surviving are two step grandchildren: Fedoshia Cole and Taylor Hines. Brother Freddie Cole of Cincinnati and sister Dorothy Mason of Columbus also survive. Charles is preceded in death by sister Virginia Lynn Fabrow.

Charles was a retired dietician at the former Villa Convalescent Center in Troy. He enjoyed racing harness horses at the Miami County Fairgrounds in Troy. Charles was a member of the Piqua American Legion Post 184, and former member of the PTS Club in Troy.

A memorial service will be held 11AM Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at St. James Community Church 702 Sherman Ave. Troy Ohio 45373 with Pastor Vicki Evans officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy.