Michael Cole

Michael “Weeze” Cole was born March 3, 1960, in Los Angeles, California, to Johnny Cole and Eunice Mae (Edwards) Cole. He passed from this life on January 3, 2025, in Bakersfield, California, at the age of 64.
Michael met his soulmate, Dena Bleeker, in 1998 and together they made their home in Okemah for the past two decades. They built a beautiful life centered around both their children in Okemah and his children in California.
Michael was a proud member of the Moments of Blessings Church in Sacramento, California, and he carried his faith with him throughout his life, no matter where the road took him.
Michael was a beloved father, grandfather, and brother. His life was first and foremost defined by his love and devotion for his family. Michael’s second love was his passion for classic cars. He was an active member of the car club, Rollers Only. There he found joy in sharing his enthusiasm for vintage cars, particularly 1960’s models of Lincolns and Oldsmobile Cutlasses. Michael was known for his incredible attention to detail, and got great satisfaction from both restoring and driving these timeless classics. His purple Oldsmobile Cutlass was his pride and joy and a testimony to his great talent in restoration.
Michael was a hard worker and dedicated to his trade of long-haul trucking. He was a skilled driver and covered countless miles during his impressive forty-six-year career. Michael loved driving the open road, especially when it was behind the wheel of a Peterbilt semi-truck. He built a reputation as a hard-working, dependable trucker who took pride in every mile he traveled.
Michael valued family above all else. His generosity and kindness will forever be remembered by those fortunate enough to know him and he will be deeply missed. His legacy of love, faith, and passion for life will continue to inspire all that knew him.
Michael is survived by his loving wife: Dena Bleeker of Okemah, Oklahoma, his children:
William Higdon and wife Morgan Higdon of Walton Beach, Florida, Cher-Michal Cole of Tacoma, Washington, Michael Stephon Cole of Tacoma, WA, Brehana Cole of Atlanta, Georgia, Tyler Cole of California, Langston Cole of Okemah, Oklahoma, London Cole of Okemah, Oklahoma, Liam Cole of Okemah, Oklahoma, Layla Bleeker of Okemah, Oklahoma, Kingston Cole of Okemah, Oklahoma, and Jayla Bleeker of Okemah, Oklahoma, his grandchildren: Lennox Higdon of Walton Beach, Florida, Koryn Higdon of Walton Beach, Florida, Anngel Dillard of Tacoma, Washington, Dairius Dillard of
Tacoma, Washington, Dallas Dillard of Tacoma, Washington, Aniyah Cole-Griffin of Tacoma,
Washington, his brothers: Anthony Cole of Anaheim, California, Johnny Cole of Las Vegas,
Nevada, Kevin Wood of California, and Reginald Cole of California, his sisters: Linda Cole of Las Vegas, Nevada, Dorothy Cole of California, and Sue Cole of California, along with many other relatives and friends.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents: Johnny Cole and Eunice Mae Woods, and his bonus grandmother: Viola Shields.
A Celebration of Life is set to be held Tuesday February 18, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., at The Refuge United Pentecostal Church in Okemah, Oklahoma. Services are under the direction of Community Care Funeral Service of Okemah, Oklahoma.