James Robert Cochran, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at home surrounded by family. He was born on June 11, 1940 in Greenfield, TN to the late Henry Jerrell and Beatrice (Farmer) Cochran. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Carol (Faggion); sons, Travis (Michelle) and Anthony (Angela) Cochran; sister, Nancy Small; and numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
James is preceded in death by brothers, William (Sue) Williamson), Thomas and John Cochran.
James retired from the Lansing Police Department in 1994. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1958-1962. James graduated from J.W. Sexton High School in 1958. He was a Michigan State University Alumni, a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, the American Legion, and a Tennessee Squire. Per his request, James was cremated.
Celebration of Life for James R Cochran @ Noon Saturday June 15, 2019 Mt Hope Cemetery 1709 E Mt Hope Ave, Lansing 48910.
The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes Williamston Chapel.