James Ralph Cochran Sr.
James Ralph Cochran Sr.
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Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 9, 2026 at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West. Hughart, Beard & Giles Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
A native of Graves County, KY he was born January 26, 1923 the son of the late Flyce "Doc" Cochran and Ebbie Lou Cochran. He was a World War II veteran having served three years in the United States Army. Following service to his country, Ralph went on to get a Bachelor's Degree from Austin Peay State University and a Master's Degree from Webster University.
In 1958, Ralph purchased Cornette's Office Supply in Hopkinsville, KY. Ralph was a businessman at heart and not only provided the tools other businesses needed to operate he felt the call to help educate other in that regard. From 1964-1987 Ralph was a teacher for the Christian County Public School System.
Ralph's service to community was important to him. He was a former member of the Jaycees and the Rotary Club of Hopkinsville. He was awarded Boss of the Year by the Hopkinsville Professional Secretaries Association. He was a member of First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Mae Cochran.
Survivors include his son: James Ralph Cochran, Jr. of Dallas, TX; his daughter: Kay Cayce of Louisville, KY; his grandsons: Dr. Kenneth (Ariane) Cayce and Chris Cayce; and four great grandchildren.
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Mandy Robertson
March 9, 2026
Such a privilege to have been a neighbor since 1999 on Hillaire Drive. We missed Mr. and Mrs. Cochran when they moved to Louisville. It's strange to see their home with other occupants, and we miss their outside Christmas decorations. Always in our hearts, Dale (Tinker) and Mandy Robertson.
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Thomas` D Atwood
March 9, 2026
A good man and friend, and good golfing buddy. RIP, Ralph. Don Atwood.
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