William Porter Cole, 91, passed away on January 21, 2021, at his home in Seneca, SC. He was the son of the late Saxon and Mary Cole, born on September 11, 1929, in St. Louis, Missouri. He is survived by his beloved wife Alexandra Cole; children: Jason Cole, Heather Cole, Julia Cole, and William Cole; and nine grandchildren. William was the Director of Libraries at St. Louis University for over twenty years. He served his country proudly in the Air Force. William enjoyed on free time gardening, stamp/coin collecting, and reading. He will be missed and loved by the many he is leaving behind.