William Gary Kole, 76, of Fannett, Texas passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont. He was born on September 23, 1939 in Alexandria, Louisiana to William Gary and Essie Dyer Kole. Wlliam was a lifelong area resident and retired truck driver. He is preceded in death by his wife, Peggy McBee Kole. William is survived by his daughter, Margaret Ross and husband, Louis of Fannett; son, William Kole and wife, Candy of Houston and grandchildren, Breanna and Zachary Ross. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at Grace Community Baptist Church in Fannett.