Larry "Lance" Cochran

Larry "Lance" Cochran obituary, Roswell, NM

Larry "Lance" Cochran

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Larry Cochran Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory - Roswell on Nov. 14, 2025.

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Larry (Lance) Cochran, Jr, 58 years old, passed away on November 12th, 2025 in Roswell, New Mexico after an extended illness. Please take a moment to share a kind thought or memory with Larry's loved ones at www.andersonbethany.com.
Graveside service will be Wednesday, November 19th at McBride Cemetery 11:00 a.m., Jeffery Everly officiating.
Lance was born on October 13th, 1967 to Larry Cochran, Sr and Maryllian Martin Cochran in Tennessee he attended High School in Unionville, Tennessee.
He was enlisted in the United States Marines and was a lifetime member of the DAV. After his service in the Marine Corps he attended college and achieved his bachelor's and masters degrees in engineering. Prior to becoming ill he enjoyed hunting, fishing and computer programming.
He is survived by the love of his life, best friend and partner Melanie Cochran. They have been a part of each other's life for 40 years.
A special thank you to Mission Arch facility and Gentiva hospice for their kindness and compassion.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

19

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

General Douglas L. McBride Roswell Vet. Cemetery

SE Main Street, Roswell, NM 88203

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