Ronnie Cole

WEATHERFORD -- Ronnie Cole, 69, beloved husband, father, family man and business man, passed away January 10, 2017.        Memorial service: 2 p.m. Friday at White's Funeral Home, 130 Houston Ave., Weatherford, 76086.       Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society or Alpha Omega Hospice.        Ronnie was born in Midland on March 14, 1947 to Jake and Madlean Cole. He received his Bachelor's degree from Texas Tech and went on to build an oil and gas business, Exchange Avenue Production, with his business partners.        He married the love of his life, Vicky Cannon, on January 28, 1967. They raised a family and had many happy years together.        Survivors: wife of almost 50 years, Vicky Cole; daughters, Kim Newell and husband, Chris, and Stephanie Cole; grandchildren, Cade and Jake Newell; brother, Al Cole; sisters-in-law, Molly and Martha Cannon; and many other nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. White's Funeral Home Weatherford, 817-596-4811