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1937

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2018

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Robert COCHRAN Obituary

COCHRAN Sr., Robert E. "Spider" Age 80, departed this life May 10, 2018. He was born July 6, 1937 to the late Davis Cochran, Sr. and Ruth Logan Cochran. He served in the U.S. Air Force 4 years, retired from GM after 30 years and owned Photo III Van Accessories. Robert was also preceded in death by stepmothers, Elizabeth and Marguerite Cochran; son, Robert E. Cochran, Jr.; (2) sisters, Pearl Rogers and Jeri Jenkins and (1) brother, Lonnie Height. Robert is survived by; (5) sisters, Julia Miller, Nancy Mukes, Shirley Sears, Jayne Street and Alma Hawkins; (2) brothers, Davis Jr. (Anita) and Albert (Beverly) Cochran; ex-wife, Marilyn Cochran; a host of family and friends; Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., FRIDAY, May 18, 2018 at CHRISTIAN M.B. CHURCH, 301 Liscum Dr., with Pastor Michael Peterson, officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Interment will be held 2:30 p.m., Monday, May 21, 2018 at the Dayton National Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Thomas Funeral Home, 4520 Salem Ave. On-line condolences may also be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com

Published by Dayton Daily News on May 17, 2018.
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Please accept my sincere condolences. May the love and hope God promises along with prayers and support from friends comfort the family during this difficult time.

Sharon

May 17, 2018

Condolences to you and your family !

May 17, 2018

To the family and friends of Robert Spider Cochran,so sorry for your loss!! Spider was a good friend when i bowled in leagues that Spider was a member of!! He truly was a good bowler!! When he started drilling bowling balls at McCook Bowl, i gave him all my bowling equipment to keep or sale! When i loss my right leg,i gave up bowling!! Spider will be missed by all who knew him! God Bless Spider and family at this time of sorrow!!

John Grubb

May 17, 2018

Nan Lawary

May 17, 2018

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

GERALD E. MARTIN ROTH 1969

May 17, 2018

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May

18

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

301 Liscum Dr., OH

May

18

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

CHRISTIAN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH

301 Liscum Dr., OH

May

21

Interment

2:30 p.m.

Dayton National Cemetery

OH

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Thomas Funeral Home - Trotwood (Dayton)

4520 Salem Avenue, Dayton, OH 45416

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