Paul Roy Cochran

Visitation for Paul Roy Cochran will be held at Mish Funeral Home (120 Minner Ave.) on Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. and a graveside service will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 9:15 a.m. at the Bakersfield National Cemetery in Arvin.

Paul Roy Cochran is survived by his wife of 61 years, Patty Jean Cochran; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael David and Christine Cochran; and Keith Dale and Cindra Cochran; sisters Betty Roberts and Sherry Lynette Stricklind; 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Paul was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He met and married the love of his life Patty Jean Williams and together had 2 sons. After his years of service, he began a career as an industrial sales rep. His career caused him to move his family to many places, but always returning to his hometown Bakersfield. Paul played the base fiddle in a cowboy band and loved ole time gospel music. He enjoyed playing softball on a Christian league; and supported his sons playing baseball as well. He was a collector of belt buckles and also volunteered at the Veterans Hospital here in Bakersfield. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Veterans Hospital.