St. Clair County Obits

JAMES CURTIS COCHRAN

St. Clair County Courier
4 May 2007
James Curtis Cochran was born on February 19, 1930 in Kansas City, to James Clyde Cochran and Lillian Marie Lewis Cochran and passed away on April 24, 2007 at his home in rural Osceola with every one of his children at his side.
James was an Army veteran serving in the Air Corp from April 1947 through May 1949. He was a Past Commander of his VFW Post and a Mason. He spent many years as a heavy equipment operator and also was a produce salesman. James also owned and operated the Rocky Top Tavern. He was a family man. James enjoyed spending his time with his family and had lots of love for each of them.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Bonnie on February 27, 2004 and his son James "Jimbo" Cochran and his parents, James and Lillian Cochran.
He is survived by his daughter, Judith Woods; son, Donald Cochran, both of Richmond, Zella Winfrey, Osceola and Deborah Walker, Moore, Okla., 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren, other relatives and many, many friends.
Services were held Saturday, April 28 at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Officiated by Minister Greg Mangum. Eulogist Rebecca Winfrey Flynn.
Music selection played was "The Great Judgement Morning", "Precious Memorie" and "We'll Meet Again".
Casketbearers were Jason Walker, James Winfrey, Tim Coleman, Curtis Woods, Jessee Woods and Rob Jones.
Military honors were done by Clinton VFW Post #1894.
Interment was in Bear Creek Cemetery. Arrangements by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.