Title	Mr.
Last Name	Cole
First Name	Gary
Middle Name	WIlliam
Maiden Name
Nick Name
Place of Birth	Dexter, ME
Date of Birth	1963-10-08
Place of Death	Clarksville, TN
Date of Death	2023-06-01
Publication	Tribune
Obituary	Clarksville, TN - Dr. Gary William Cole, age 59, died unexpectedly June 1, 2023 at his home. Gary was born on October 8, 1963 to Burton and Helen Cole of Dexter, Maine. Gary was a graduate of Dexter Regional High School in 1982. After high school he joined the United States Navy and served his country as an air traffic controller. On June 5,1999 Gary graduated from the University of New England with his doctorate in osteopathic medicine. Gary had a smile and a chuckle that was reassuring and contagious, but more importantly he had hands that were always willing to help. He prided himself on taking care of people. Even during his own battle with illness he still put the needs of others before his own, often stating, “I took an oath.” In 2008 he founded his own medical practice, the People’s Clinic, in Clarksville Tennessee. People mattered to him and he made sure they knew it with every appointment. Gary loved the water and the outdoors and his beloved cat, Velcro. He enjoyed fishing and the peace that nature brought him. One of his favorite places to be was at his camp in Maine. Gary is survived by his mother, Helen Cole; sister, Sherry (Doug) Cotta; brother, Randy (Tina) Cole; nephew, Douglas J (Angel) Cotta; niece, Kari (Josh) Storen-Fahey, great nieces and nephews. He was loved by his loyal Staff and patients of The People’s Clinic, his “Tennessee Family”the Fleahman’s and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father Burton Cole of Dexter and his grandparents all who he was very close to. A private burial will be held in Maine at a later date.