Edward Jerl Cochran, 73, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2017, in Sarasota, FL. The son of Elbert Lee and Fannie Lue Cochran, he was born in Geneva County, AL. His family moved to Florida around 1956. After graduating from Palmetto High School, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam as an aircraft propeller repairman.
Eddie was an avid Nascar fan and enjoyed attending antique car shows and eating at Bob Evans with his friends. He enjoyed sitting in his backyard swing watching the ducks and birds in the yard and on the lake.
His favorite times were when his family gathered together for celebrations or simply to enjoy the company of each other. Family and friends could always count on his corny jokes. Eddie was a friend to everyone and always lent a helping hand to whoever needed it. He took pride in the closeness of his family and was a great father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Patricia; his former wife, Helen; children: Jennifer, Kim, and Matthew; stepchildren: Robert, Diana, and Shawn; 17 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; special nieces and nephew: Darrell (Bubby), Debbie and Janice; and 3 beloved cats: Baby Kitty, Bubba, and Boo-Boo.
He was pre-deceased by his brother, Durl, and twin granddaughters Jessica and Justine.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 24th, at 11:00 am, at St. John's United Methodist Church at 6611 Proctor Road in Sarasota. A Military Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 25th, at 11:00 am at the Sarasota National Cemetery, located at 9810 State Road 72.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Cat Depot in Sarasota or to a charity of your choice .
Eddie was an avid Nascar fan and enjoyed attending antique car shows and eating at Bob Evans with his friends. He enjoyed sitting in his backyard swing watching the ducks and birds in the yard and on the lake.
His favorite times were when his family gathered together for celebrations or simply to enjoy the company of each other. Family and friends could always count on his corny jokes. Eddie was a friend to everyone and always lent a helping hand to whoever needed it. He took pride in the closeness of his family and was a great father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Patricia; his former wife, Helen; children: Jennifer, Kim, and Matthew; stepchildren: Robert, Diana, and Shawn; 17 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; special nieces and nephew: Darrell (Bubby), Debbie and Janice; and 3 beloved cats: Baby Kitty, Bubba, and Boo-Boo.
He was pre-deceased by his brother, Durl, and twin granddaughters Jessica and Justine.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 24th, at 11:00 am, at St. John's United Methodist Church at 6611 Proctor Road in Sarasota. A Military Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 25th, at 11:00 am at the Sarasota National Cemetery, located at 9810 State Road 72.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Cat Depot in Sarasota or to a charity of your choice .
Edward Jerl Cochran, 73, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2017, in Sarasota, FL. The son of Elbert Lee and Fannie Lue Cochran, he was born in Geneva County, AL. His family moved to Florida around 1956. After graduating from Palmetto High School, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam as an aircraft propeller repairman.
Eddie was an avid Nascar fan and enjoyed attending antique car shows and eating at Bob Evans with his friends. He enjoyed sitting in his backyard swing watching the ducks and birds in the yard and on the lake.
His favorite times were when his family gathered together for celebrations or simply to enjoy the company of each other. Family and friends could always count on his corny jokes. Eddie was a friend to everyone and always lent a helping hand to whoever needed it. He took pride in the closeness of his family and was a great father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Patricia; his former wife, Helen; children: Jennifer, Kim, and Matthew; stepchildren: Robert, Diana, and Shawn; 17 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; special nieces and nephew: Darrell (Bubby), Debbie and Janice; and 3 beloved cats: Baby Kitty, Bubba, and Boo-Boo.
He was pre-deceased by his brother, Durl, and twin granddaughters Jessica and Justine.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 24th, at 11:00 am, at St. John's United Methodist Church at 6611 Proctor Road in Sarasota. A Military Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 25th, at 11:00 am at the Sarasota National Cemetery, located at 9810 State Road 72.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Cat Depot in Sarasota or to a charity of your choice .
Eddie was an avid Nascar fan and enjoyed attending antique car shows and eating at Bob Evans with his friends. He enjoyed sitting in his backyard swing watching the ducks and birds in the yard and on the lake.
His favorite times were when his family gathered together for celebrations or simply to enjoy the company of each other. Family and friends could always count on his corny jokes. Eddie was a friend to everyone and always lent a helping hand to whoever needed it. He took pride in the closeness of his family and was a great father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Patricia; his former wife, Helen; children: Jennifer, Kim, and Matthew; stepchildren: Robert, Diana, and Shawn; 17 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; special nieces and nephew: Darrell (Bubby), Debbie and Janice; and 3 beloved cats: Baby Kitty, Bubba, and Boo-Boo.
He was pre-deceased by his brother, Durl, and twin granddaughters Jessica and Justine.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 24th, at 11:00 am, at St. John's United Methodist Church at 6611 Proctor Road in Sarasota. A Military Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 25th, at 11:00 am at the Sarasota National Cemetery, located at 9810 State Road 72.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Cat Depot in Sarasota or to a charity of your choice .
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