Daniel Scott Cole

Daniel S. ""Danny"" Cole, Sr, age 57, of Long Beach, passed away on February 18, 2013 in Huntsville, AL.
He was preceded in death by his father, Fred B. Cole, Jr., his sister, Lisa Sue Cole, his grandmother, Genevieve O'Connor Cole, his father and mother-in-law, Lawson and Helen Schmitt.
Danny was a devoted son, husband and father, and a friend to all who knew him. Danny had a large loving family and shared his home for most holiday and family gatherings. To his family his home was everyone's second home. He was the rock of the family. Everyone and anyone could count on him. He is leaving his loving wife of 38 years, Gwendy Cole, sons, Scotty, Mikey, and Wyatt Cole, his granddaughters, Cara and Kelly Cole. He is also leaving his mother, Dolores Cole, his sister, Kathy Cole Boyes, and brother, Patrick Cole, his beloved aunt, Pat Cole Wilson of Pearlington, MS and Barbara Thigpen of Vicksburg, MS and numerous nieces and nephews.
Danny grew up on Army bases around the world, including Heidelberg, Germany and Okinawa. He was an honor graduate of Long Beach High School and continued his education at the University of Southern Mississippi earning a degree in Industrial Engineering. He was a member of the St. Thomas Catholic Church. He was employed by Northrop Grumman and Huntington Ingalls for the past 20 years.
Danny was very active in his family's lives. He coached soccer and t-ball teams for his sons. He enjoyed fishing with his children, grandchildren, family and friends. His favorite past time was Mardi Gras and was a longtime member of the Krewe of Kommotion. He was very competitive and tried to out throw everyone on the float and usually succeeded. But his all time favorite activity was spending time with his beautiful granddaughters, Cara and Kelly. They were the loves of his life. The blessing in his life was his little man Wyatt.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 22, 2013 at 2:00 PM at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Long Beach, with a visitation for family and friends from Noon until the Mass. Burial will follow at Gulf Pines Memorial Gardens, Long Beach.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 19130 Commission Rd, Long Beach is in charge of arrangements.
An online obituary may be viewed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com.