Robert Earl Cole of Andover, KS passed away August 5, 2025, surrounded by his family. Robert was born in Arkansas but spent most of his life in Kansas. Family was the most important thing to him. In 1987 he married the love of his life Jeanette Kay Madding. Together they raised their four daughters, Lisa, Amy, Katie, and Emily. Robert always had time for his girls even after a long day at work. In the 80's and early 90's talking on CB radios was his favorite hobby. He retired in 2010 for health reasons from Metal Fab where he worked for over 30 years. After retirement, family continued to be the most important part of his life. Robert also loved all of the family pets; taking care of the cats and dogs were always at the top of his to-do list. He also enjoyed working in the yard and sitting on the front porch.

Robert was preceded in death by his mom, Dorothy Ford; step-dad jack Ford and his brother Jack Cole.

He is survived by his wife Jeanette Kay; their four daughters Lisa Cole, Andover, KS, Amy Cole, Arkansas City, KS, Katie Cole, Andover, KS, and Emily Williams(Blake), San Tan Valley, Arizona; granddaughter Kayla Marie Williams; siblings Richard Ford, Jack Ford, Margie Camacho, Joyce Stallings, and Ivey Myers; many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.