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- [S926] Find-A-Grave, (www.findagrave.com).
William W. Cochran
Birth: 27 Jul 1925 Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, USA
Death: 7 May 2015 (aged 89) Prescott Valley, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA
Burial: George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
Plot: All Faith's Mausoleum
Memorial #: 146602817
Family Members
Spouse
Elinor R. Coester Cochran 1929-2018
Created by: William Cochran (39553354)
Added: 17 May 2015
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146602817/william-w_-cochran
Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 06 January 2019), memorial page for William W. Cochran (27 Jul 1925?7 May 2015), Find A Grave Memorial no. 146602817, citing George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA ; Maintained by William Cochran (contributor 39553354) .
- [S927] Obituary.
COCHRAN
William W., of Prescott Valley, AZ, formerly of Oradell, peacefully completed his life's journey and answered God's call on May 7, 2015 at home, surrounded by his loving family.
William was born on July 27, 1925 in Poughkeepsie, NY, the only child of the late William W. and Clara (White) Cochran.
He proudly served his country during World War II with the 260th Infantry Regiment of General Patton's Army in the Central Europe-Rhineland Theater.
He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service, among other decorations and citations.
Upon Retirement from International Paper, William worked as crossing guard at the Oradell Public School for 15 years.
He faithfully read his Bible every day and took great comfort in a personal relationship with his precious Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
William is survived by his wife of 63 years, Elinor (Coester), daughter, Janet; sons, Kenneth and William; and grandsons, T.J. and Timothy McGovern and Kyle Cochran.
Funeral Services were held in Prescott Valley, AZ followed by entombment at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ.
Arrangements were by the William G. Basralian Funeral Home, Oradell.
"What a day that will be when my Jesus I shall see,
And I look upon His face, the One who saved me by His grace;
When He takes me by the hand, and leads me through the Promised Land,
What a day, glorious day that will be." (Jim Hall)
Published in The Record/Herald News on May 14, 2015
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1925 - 2015 (89 years)