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PHILLIP HENRY COCHRAN SR.
Aug. 1, 1936 - July 22, 2014
Phillip Henry Cochran, Sr., 77, of Imperial went home to be with our Lord and Savior on, July 22, 2014, after a period of declining health. Phillip Henry Cochran was born on August 1, 1936 in Anaheim, CA to Maurice Augustus and Edith Clarice (Demers) Cochran.
The family moved to Imperial Valley in 1951 where Phil worked for his father's custom farming business. He later met his lifelong partner, Beverly Williams, and were married on October 19, 1956. Phil went on to start his own farming business of cotton scrapping while serving in the US Army National Guard for 8 years. He was a proud owner and landlord for several homes and apartment buildings throughout the valley. Phil also worked for Imperial County as a heavy equipment operator and custom welder for 15 years until his retirement in 1994. Those who knew Phil knew his enjoyment for telling stories and his impeccable memory for dates and facts. Throughout Phil's life he had a great love for the history and sport of boxing. He was an avid collector of boxing memorabilia and has written several books about the sport. Phil was also a long-time fan of the California Angels which he passed on to his children and grandchildren. Phil attended Southern Baptist Church in Imperial. He was a loving man who was admired and respected as an example of strength, fortitude and integrity.
Phillip is survived by his loving wife of fifty-seven years Beverly; his sister Diane Warfield of Yuma, AZ; four children, his sons Steven of Imperial, CA; Phillip Jr. of Las Vegas, NV; Mark of El Centro, CA and his daughter Deanna of San Diego, CA.; nine grandchildren, Tina, Lindsay, Scott, Brett, Bradley, Erin, Jordan, Lance, Sean; four great-grandchildren Junior, Bruce, Sada, Aubrey; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Private Family Services will be held Friday, August 1st at 10 a.m. at Hems Brothers Mortuary at 1975 S. 4th Street in El Centro. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery immediately following.
The family will receive friends following the burial. Reception to be held Friday, August 1, 2014 at 12:30 p.m. at Cheval Farm, 346 Larsen Rd., Imperial, CA 92251.
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Fred Sparks and Family
July 30, 2014
Phil will be missed by all of us. What a great person with a love for his family. My Condolences..
Tammy Casagranda
July 29, 2014
Lots of Prayers out to my cousins and my Aunt Bev for their loss. Love you all
Cindy Mageroy
July 28, 2014
Sorry for your loss!:(
Andy Worthington Cox
July 28, 2014
Steve and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your care of the dads with problems, on our little corner, made your father a very lucky man. Please accept our sincere condolences. Andy & Doug
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Jack and Dixie williams
July 28, 2014
Don't think of him as gone away- his journey's just begun, life holds so many facets this earth is only one... Just think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years. Think how he must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but our sadness can really pass away. and think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched ...for nothing loved is ever lost and he was loved so much. condolences to the family
Jack & Dixie Williams
July 28, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Rosanna Escalante
July 28, 2014
My sincere Condolences to the Cochran Family.
Rachel Bittick
July 27, 2014
I remember a kind Mr. Cochran SR. many years ago when he and his family lived on Brighton Ave. EC. Many blessings to his family and my sincere condolences.
Ronna Graham
July 27, 2014
Steve, Mark and families, Rick and I are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May the presence of faith, family and friends help you through this difficult time. We will be out of town on Friday, but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Rick and Ronna
Susan Graham
July 27, 2014
RIP Philip Cochran Sr.
Phil Jr.
July 27, 2014
Dad you were my hero, the one person I always wanted to be proud of me, but it was I who was always proud of you. Rest in peace. We will all be with you soon.
July 27, 2014
Death leaves heart ache no one can heal, love leaves memory no one can steal. Irish blessing
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