David Wayne Cole, 62, of Chattanooga went to be with the Lord Monday, April 2, 2018. He was born in Asheville, N.C., to the late Angelita McTindal and Floyd Charles Cole. He lived in Boulder, Co., for eight years before relocating to Chattanooga in 2000. As a veteran of the United States Air Force, David was proud of the American flag, which was always on display at his home. David graduated from North Carolina State University. He was a mechanical engineer by trade and he enjoyed innovative projects and working with his hands.

He is predeceased by his mother, father and brother, Stephen Floyd Cole.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Linda Kay (Payne) Cole; his daughter, Allyson Amelia Cole of Rome, Ga.; and two brothers, Phillip Cole and Ronnie Cole of Asheville, N.C.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 7, at 3 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Belvoir Ave. Pastor H. Christopher Sheets will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 822 Belvoir Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37421.