Elmer A. Cochran
("Buck")
Newark Business Leader and Contractor
Mr. Elmer A. "Buck" Cochran, age 78, of Newark, DE, died suddenly on Tuesday, September 4, 2007, at Christiana Hospital.
Mr. Cochran was born in Newark on January 29, 1929, a son of the late Francis Cochran and Virginia Laws Cochran. A professional plumbing, heating and electrical contractor, he established E. A. Cochran & Son, Inc., in 1959 on Old Barksdale Road in Newark. He continued to operate the successful contracting firm for 40 years until his retirement in 1999. Among his professional affiliations, he was a longtime member of the Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors Association. An avid traveler, Mr. Cochran greatly enjoyed taking trips with his wife in their motor home. He also enjoyed baseball, NASCAR, boating and fishing. Above all, he was a devoted family man, and delighted in entertaining both family and friends at the Delaware shore each summer.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joan Rouillot Cochran; his 2 daughters, Lynn J. Moore and husband, Charles, of Lewes, DE; and Robin A. DeBrito and husband, Tony, of Fanwood, NJ; his brother, Frank H. Cochran of Florida; 2 grandchildren, Philip Williams III and Alaina Williams; and 5 stepgrandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Francis, Thomas and Leroy, a sister, Virginia Merrill and a son, Alan D. Cochran.
Friends may call 5-8 pm on Sunday, September 9, 2007, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 W. Park Place, Newark. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Monday, September 10, 2007, in the chapel of Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle. Interment will follow in the adjoining memorial park.
To sign guest register, visit
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SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY
302-328-2213
Published by The News Journal on Sep. 7, 2007.
("Buck")
Newark Business Leader and Contractor
Mr. Elmer A. "Buck" Cochran, age 78, of Newark, DE, died suddenly on Tuesday, September 4, 2007, at Christiana Hospital.
Mr. Cochran was born in Newark on January 29, 1929, a son of the late Francis Cochran and Virginia Laws Cochran. A professional plumbing, heating and electrical contractor, he established E. A. Cochran & Son, Inc., in 1959 on Old Barksdale Road in Newark. He continued to operate the successful contracting firm for 40 years until his retirement in 1999. Among his professional affiliations, he was a longtime member of the Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors Association. An avid traveler, Mr. Cochran greatly enjoyed taking trips with his wife in their motor home. He also enjoyed baseball, NASCAR, boating and fishing. Above all, he was a devoted family man, and delighted in entertaining both family and friends at the Delaware shore each summer.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joan Rouillot Cochran; his 2 daughters, Lynn J. Moore and husband, Charles, of Lewes, DE; and Robin A. DeBrito and husband, Tony, of Fanwood, NJ; his brother, Frank H. Cochran of Florida; 2 grandchildren, Philip Williams III and Alaina Williams; and 5 stepgrandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Francis, Thomas and Leroy, a sister, Virginia Merrill and a son, Alan D. Cochran.
Friends may call 5-8 pm on Sunday, September 9, 2007, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 W. Park Place, Newark. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Monday, September 10, 2007, in the chapel of Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle. Interment will follow in the adjoining memorial park.
To sign guest register, visit
spicer-mullikinfuneralhomes.com
SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY
302-328-2213
Published by The News Journal on Sep. 7, 2007.
Elmer A. Cochran
("Buck")
Newark Business Leader and Contractor
Mr. Elmer A. "Buck" Cochran, age 78, of Newark, DE, died suddenly on Tuesday, September 4, 2007, at Christiana Hospital.
Mr. Cochran was born in Newark on January 29, 1929, a son of the late Francis Cochran and Virginia Laws Cochran. A professional plumbing, heating and electrical contractor, he established E. A. Cochran & Son, Inc., in 1959 on Old Barksdale Road in Newark. He continued to operate the successful contracting firm for 40 years until his retirement in 1999. Among his professional affiliations, he was a longtime member of the Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors Association. An avid traveler, Mr. Cochran greatly enjoyed taking trips with his wife in their motor home. He also enjoyed baseball, NASCAR, boating and fishing. Above all, he was a devoted family man, and delighted in entertaining both family and friends at the Delaware shore each summer.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joan Rouillot Cochran; his 2 daughters, Lynn J. Moore and husband, Charles, of Lewes, DE; and Robin A. DeBrito and husband, Tony, of Fanwood, NJ; his brother, Frank H. Cochran of Florida; 2 grandchildren, Philip Williams III and Alaina Williams; and 5 stepgrandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Francis, Thomas and Leroy, a sister, Virginia Merrill and a son, Alan D. Cochran.
Friends may call 5-8 pm on Sunday, September 9, 2007, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 W. Park Place, Newark. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Monday, September 10, 2007, in the chapel of Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle. Interment will follow in the adjoining memorial park.
To sign guest register, visit
spicer-mullikinfuneralhomes.com
SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY
302-328-2213
Published by The News Journal on Sep. 7, 2007.
("Buck")
Newark Business Leader and Contractor
Mr. Elmer A. "Buck" Cochran, age 78, of Newark, DE, died suddenly on Tuesday, September 4, 2007, at Christiana Hospital.
Mr. Cochran was born in Newark on January 29, 1929, a son of the late Francis Cochran and Virginia Laws Cochran. A professional plumbing, heating and electrical contractor, he established E. A. Cochran & Son, Inc., in 1959 on Old Barksdale Road in Newark. He continued to operate the successful contracting firm for 40 years until his retirement in 1999. Among his professional affiliations, he was a longtime member of the Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors Association. An avid traveler, Mr. Cochran greatly enjoyed taking trips with his wife in their motor home. He also enjoyed baseball, NASCAR, boating and fishing. Above all, he was a devoted family man, and delighted in entertaining both family and friends at the Delaware shore each summer.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joan Rouillot Cochran; his 2 daughters, Lynn J. Moore and husband, Charles, of Lewes, DE; and Robin A. DeBrito and husband, Tony, of Fanwood, NJ; his brother, Frank H. Cochran of Florida; 2 grandchildren, Philip Williams III and Alaina Williams; and 5 stepgrandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Francis, Thomas and Leroy, a sister, Virginia Merrill and a son, Alan D. Cochran.
Friends may call 5-8 pm on Sunday, September 9, 2007, at the Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 W. Park Place, Newark. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Monday, September 10, 2007, in the chapel of Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. DuPont Parkway, New Castle. Interment will follow in the adjoining memorial park.
To sign guest register, visit
spicer-mullikinfuneralhomes.com
SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY
302-328-2213
Published by The News Journal on Sep. 7, 2007.
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