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Troy Cochran Obituary
COCHRAN, 63
Sr. Engineering Tech
LAKE WALES - Mr. Troy Cochran, age 63, passed away from cancer Thursday, January 10, 2008 at home in Lake Wales.
Born on September 19, 1944 in Bartow, he was the son of the late James Franklin and Eunice Weeks Cochran. Mr. Cochran retired as a Senior Engineering Tech. after 35 years of service with Progress Energy, formerly Florida Power. He was Baptist.
Mr. Cochran is also preceded in death by his daughter, Darla Renee Cochran, his brother James Brice "Sonny" Cochran, and his sister Norma Jean Bennett. He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife of 21 years, Linda M. Cochran, two daughters: Shonda Fay Cochran Dimitri of Ocoee, Rhonda Gay Clements of Winter Haven, two stepsons: Nicholas Scott VanDenDriessche (Audrey Beth) of El Reno, OK, and William Keith VanDenDriessche (Melinda Lou) of Lake Wales. He also leaves behind three sisters: Marlene Gibson of Bartow, Jacqueline Marilyn Rowland of Lithia, Margaret Joy Harrison also of Bartow, and eight grandchildren: Augusta VanDenDriessche, Lauren Clements, Austin Clements, Justin Dimitri, Collan Dimitri, Ashlyn VanDenDriessche, Sophie VanDenDriessche, and Ruby VanDenDriessche.
Arrangements are being handled by Whidden-McLean Funeral Home, 650 East Main Street in Bartow, where family will receive friends from 4 PM to 6 PM Sat. Jan. 12, 2008. Services for Mr. Cochran will follow Sun. Jan. 13, 2008 at 2:00 PM at the funeral home chapel. Condolences may be made at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Troy Cochran
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Gay Lynn Light
February 7, 2008
Dear Linda,
I've just heard about Troy's death, and I am so sorry. He was such a nice man and a joy to work with. He was truly on the top of the "most popular" list. We lost a great guy, and God gained a great angel. My love and prayers to you and the families.
Love,
Gay Lynn
Jo Miller
January 13, 2008
Linda, I know first hand what you are feeling at this moment. Dick has been gone less than a month. It isn't easy, but becomes a way of life. Loveing thoughts,
Jo Miller
Katy Cochran-Rakow
January 12, 2008
Aunt Linda,
I am so sorry that I couldn't be there to support you at this time. Know that I love you and am thinking of you.
kathy & eddie toro
January 12, 2008
we were very sorry for your loss. we knew the family and our hearts go out at this tragic time . God bless you all
Loretta Danford
January 12, 2008
Dear Linda,
Our thoughts, prayers, and sympathy are with you and all of Troy's family.
He was such a fine person and always a joy and fun to be around.
May God be with and comfort you with His peace and your wonderful memories of all the great times with Troy.
Loretta Danford & Family
Whidden-McLean Funeral Home
January 12, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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