Cochran, George Otis

Ypsilanti, MI.

Age 90, passed away Saturday August 26, 2023 after leaving St. Joseph hospital in Ypsilanti, MI, and spending one night in Hospice care at Angela Hospice in Livonia, MI. He was born March 30th, 1933 in Shady Grove, Hickman County Tennessee, the son of Robert Clarence and Delia Mai (George) Cochran.

On February 20, 1956 he married Lorraine Smith in Angola, IN. She preceded him in death.They were married 53 loving years. Later after spending time alone he meet Mary Frances, they were married for several years and she precedes him in death.

George was a member of the Ridge Road Church of Christ, he worked at Ford Motor Co. for 42 years and also held a second job for nearly 20 years at Kaiser Elementary school as a custodian. George was a very hard working man who worked endless hours to provide for his family. He never wanted his kids to be without and taught us all that important lesson as well.

George served time in the Army after leaving his home in Tennessee as a young man. His dream was to someday return to Germany to share the beauty of this country with his wife, unfortunately that never transpired.

George spent nearly every July for two weeks visiting his family and friends in his home town of Tennessee. Those memories will long be remembered. Swimming in Swan Creek, so cold and swift, annual fish fry's, Henry Horton state park, and simple relaxing and having fun, eating huge watermelons on the ole porch at his childhood log home, to name a few of those fond memories.

Survivors include daughter, Delia (Gordon) Hamilton of Dexter, MI; son, George E. Cochran of Ypsilanti, MI; half-daughter Donna (Earl) Young; four grandchildren, Carmen, Christopher, Adam and Brandon.

Visitation will be held 6-8 pm Monday, August 28, 2023 at Stark Funeral Professionals, 101 S. Washington St. Ypsilanti. The funeral service will be held 11 am Tuesday, August 29, 2023 with visitation beginning at 10 am at the funeral home. Brother Leonard White of Ridge Road Church of Christ will officiate. Graveside burial will take place at 11 am Friday, September 1, 2023 at Anderson Bend Cemetery in Hickman County, TN.