Robert Cochran

COCHRAN

Robert Edward “Bob” Cochran, 95 of Decatur died 4:28 pm. Friday September 20, 2024, at Carriage Crossing Senior Living Center with his family by his side.

A visitation and graveside service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held Thursday September 26, 2024, at Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care (2442 N. Route 121 Decatur, IL. 62526). Visitation will be 10:00 am to 11:30 followed by graveside service at Harristown Township Cemetery. Pastor Steven Higgs will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Robert was born in September of 1929 in Olney, Illinois son of Trueman and Marjorie Cochran. Bob served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a truck driver and retired from Caterpillar Tractor Company in 1991. Bob was a member of the Masonic Lodge, the Soy City Campers and Northwest Christian Church. He married Geneva on June 20, 1952, and they shared 55 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on September 20, 2007.

Surviving is his daughters, Joyce Jansen of Naples, FL., Mary VanAlstine (Randy) of Bonita Springs, FL., grandson, Jason VanAlstine (Tracy), four great grandsons, many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, three brothers and one sister.

The family wishes to express special thanks to the nurses and staff at Carriage Crossing for all their loving care given to Bob.

Following the graveside service, the family will be going to one of Bob’s favorites, Pop’s Place ((corner of Wyckles Road and West Main Street) and they hope you will join them there.

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