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Commander Thomas L. "Len" Cochran USN, Retired
1934 - 2020
BORN
1934
DIED
2020
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Thomas Cochran Obituary
August 26, 1934 - October 21, 2020
Commander Thomas L. "Len" Cochran, USN, Retired of Auburn was born to the late Essie B. Parker Cochran and Lenwood Cochran on August 26, 1934 in Wilton, AL and passed away at his home surrounded by family on October 21, 2020. He was 86 years old.
He came to Auburn in 1978 following a 22-year career where he retired as a Cmdr. in the US Navy. In Auburn he worked with the School of Pharmacy and then went on to practice pharmacy at Kroger before fully retiring.
He was preceded in death by his son, Kendrick P. Cochran.
Len is survived by his wife of 64 years, Monette B. Cochran; children, Thomas L. Cochran, Jr. (Renee), John W. Cochran (Susan), and Mona Silvey (Lee); daughter by marriage, Anna G. Cochran; 12 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Auburn Church of Christ at 2 pm with family receiving friends at 1. Don Iverson and Tom Steed will be officiating. Interment with family will follow at Auburn Memorial Park.
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Don Miholovich USS Enterprise 1967-71 & Joni Reis
October 26, 2020
Dear Monette and Family,
Len was a true officer and a gentleman. He was the assistant navigator on the Enterprise in charge of our division of quartermasters. He was like a father to us. I really enjoyed working with him and am so glad we had our reunions in Auburn. We had a great department and it still brings a lot of camaraderie today. We plan to be back in Auburn as a group to continue our visits with you in March.
May he Rest In Peace. I will forever remember the good times with Len.
Wayne and Crickett Hicks Scott
October 24, 2020
Dear Mona, and Family
We are praying our Lord will comfort all of you, and lessen the pain of your grief. We will miss Len, too. Please extend our sympathy to all the family.
We love you,
Love, and Prayers from our house to
yours,
Wayne, and Crickett
Roy Bud Duncan
October 22, 2020
Len was a great shipmate on the Enterprise and will always be linked with his significant role during the day of days, Jan 14, 1969. RIP and bless you for your service.
Mike & Debbie Neville
October 22, 2020
To Monette and the Cochran Family we wish to extend our deepest condolences for your loss. Len was a very special friend and a gentleman to the core. He was a fine naval officer, loved and respected by his men. Fair winds and following seas Commander.
Bill Moore USS Enterprise 1968-1972
October 22, 2020
Condolences to Len's family. His great leadership taught young men from all different backgrounds to work together as one unit. Rest In Peace Commander Cochran!!
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