Donald "Don" Guy Cochran

Donald “Don” Guy Cochran, 83, of Burkburnett, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024.

Don was born on July 2, 1941 to Roy and Cleo Patra (Boyles) Cochran in Belington, West Virginia, Don dedicated his life to service and country. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1959 and served with distinction for nearly two decades. His career took him around the globe, from Morocco to Hawaii, where he served as an Electronics Technician, Communications Supervisor, and Communications Superintendent.

After retiring from the Air Force in 1979, Don embarked on a successful civilian career. He worked as a Senior Technical Writer and Technical Publications Supervisor at Baker International, a Customer Support Manager at GH Bear, a Technical Writer at Johnson Control, a Senior Technical Writer at Fujitsu America, and a Product Engineer at ABB Control.

In his later years, Don continued to give back to the community. He volunteered for the 82nd Training Wing Retiree Activities Office at Sheppard AFB, Texas and was recognized as the Volunteer of the Year for 2010.

Don is survived by his loving wife, Louise Kestler Cochran; his son, Brian Cochran; his daughter, Heather Giesler; and his seven grandchildren. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made by donating your time with a local military retiree organization like the 82nd Training Wing Retiree Activities Office at Sheppard AFB.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.owensandbrumley.com.