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Submitted: 2/19/20 • Approved: 2/19/20 • Last Updated: 5/1/20 • R1298254-G1298251-S3
James 03 Oct 1929 - 23 Nov 2017
Dollie 17 Apr 1926 - 19 Oct 2014
Marriage: 13 Sept 1955
James Lenon Cochran son of Virgil Otto Cochran and Myrtle Lee (Bradberry) Cochran. Dollie Veda (French) Cochran daughter of William O French and Mary Ina (Doughitt) French.
*obituary
James Cochran U.S. Veteran
October 03, 1929 - November 23, 2017
Mr. James Lenon Cochran, 88, of Jonesboro, AR., passed from this life on Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Saint Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. He was known as “Daddy” by his children and “Poppa” by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Many knew him by his childhood nickname of Dinkin.
He was born October 3, 1929 in Crockett, AR., the son of Virgil Otto Cochran and Myrtle Lee (Bradberry) Cochran.
He met the love of his life, Veda at the Corning Bus Station Cafe and they were married September 13, 1955. They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary before she passed away in 2014. Veda had two sons, Larry and Stanley, when they were married and to these boys he was always “Dad”. He and Veda had two daughters, Rebecca Jane and Donna. He and Veda lived most of their lives together in Corning and then moved to Doniphan, MO., in 1978. James moved to Jonesboro after his beloved “Gorgeous” passed.
James worked for Clay County Electric in Corning and later Ozark Border Electric in Doniphan. After he retired, he liked to stay busy and eventually took a job working part time at the Missouri Forge. He was also a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War.
James loved life. He and Veda loved their family and were very proud of them all. Doing things together as a family was a big part of their lives. The family spent many memorable weekends at Thomas Park on Current River and he and Veda camped at Robinson Point on Lake Norfork as often as possible. James was an avid jug fisherman, he truly loved to go juggin’. James never met a stranger and he always enjoyed meeting people and talking with them.
He is survived by his children Stanley Wooldridge and wife Sheila of Jonesboro, AR., Rebecca and husband Mike Lafoon of Fairburn, GA., Donna Britton of Jonesboro, AR., Wendy and husband Chris Rasmussen of Spokane, WA.; sister Dois Jean Phelan; grandchildren Chris (Amy) Wooldridge of Newalla, OK., TJ Britton of Jonesboro, AR., Nikki (Heath) Rogers of Lake Placid, FL., Tysha (Chris) Blaylock of Lawrenceville, GA.; great-grandchildren Zoe, Katie, Henry, Landen, Lizzie, Lucas, Tommy, Bradley, Logan; several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife, Dollie Veda (French) Cochran; and parents, he was preceded in death by his son Larry Wooldridge and brother Charles Cochran.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 27, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the services in the Corning Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 26, 2017 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Obituary submitted by family. www.ermertfuneralhome(.)com
Obituary provided through Ermert Funeral Home Corning, Clay County, Arkansas published Nov 2017.
And that of his wife
Dollie Veda Cochran
April 17, 1926 - October 19, 2014
Mrs. Dollie Veda Cochran, 88, of Doniphan, MO., departed this life peacefully Sunday, October 19, 2014 at home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Cochran was born in Corning, AR., on April 17, 1926 the daughter of William O. and Mary Ina (Doughitt) French. She and her husband, James, celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in September. They lived most of their lives in Corning and moved to Doniphan in 1978. Veda was very active all of her life. She worked as a cook in restaurants around Corning, also at Basler Electric in Corning and Vitronics in Doniphan. Veda and James loved doing things together all of their lives, especially camping and catfish juggin’ at Lake Norfork. She was an amazing cook and enjoyed making big meals for her family and friends. She was known as “Momma” to her children and “Granna” to her grandchildren, her family was the joy of her life.
She is survived by her husband James Lenon Cochran of Doniphan, MO.; one son Stanley Wooldridge and wife Shelia of Jonesboro, AR.; three daughters Rebecca Jane and husband Mike Lafoon of Fairburn, GA., Donna Britton of Jonesboro, AR., Wendy and husband Chris Rasmussen of Poplar Bluff, MO; four grandchildren Chris Wooldridge and wife Amy of Newalla, OK., T.J. Britton of Jonesboro, AR., Nichole and husband Heath Rogers of Lake Placid, FL., Tysha and husband Chris Blalock of Lawrenceville, GA.; nine great-grandchildren Zoe, Katie, Henry, Landen, Lizzie, Tommy, Bradley, Logan, Ethan; several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son Larry Wooldridge, two brothers William O. French, Raymond R. French and a sister Willie Naomi Pond.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel, burial will follow in the Corning Cemetery. Visitation will be held Wednesday, October 22, 2014 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home parlor.
Online Condolences: www.ermertfuneralhome(.)com
Obituary provided through Ermert Funeral Home Corning, Clay County, Arkansas published Oct 2014.
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