Mr. Theodis Alexander "Alex" Cole

June 18, 1976 - September 23, 2019

Theodis Alexander Cole, aka Alex Haley, of Brooklyn, NY departed this earthly life far too soon on September 23, 2019 in Kings County Hospital. Born on June 18, 1976 in Temple, TX, he was the son of Evelyn Cole and Jessie Matthew Lampkin Sr. Additionally, he was baptized at an early age while being raised in Brooklyn, New York. A son, brother, father and godfather, Theodis loved his family, the lifelong friendships and alliances he formulated living in his Brooklyn community, as well as deciphering complex puzzles and mind teaser games with his son. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and later attended Medgar Evers College. Following his education and formal training, Theodis held positions at AT&T, in construction and lastly, as a technician with Pop-a-Lock. Theodis leaves to cherish his memories and zest for life: his parents; son, Christopher Alexander Rivera; siblings, Charles Anthony Cole, Jasmine Lampkin and Jessie Matthew Lampkin Jr.; aunts, Catherine Shelton, Mardean Cole, Vera Lewis, Hazel Jewell (Percy), Delois James (Marshall) and Carolyn Cole-Lawson; uncles, Seccer (Sand), Theodis and Wayone Cole; godfathers and mentors, Leroy Simpson, aka Pony, and Leander Blackwell. Special acknowledgements to godmothers, Phyllis Dea Adams (deceased), Gloria Mickens, Illene Drake and Beryl Morgan; godson, Tyler Simpson. Alex also leaves a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family and closest friends whom he loved, too many to mention by name. May God, who calls our dear loved ones home and grants them peace and rest, give us the strength and faith to stay, for He indeed knows best.