Bobby E. Cochran

Bobby Eldridge Cochran, age 66, with heavy hearts we announce his passing on March 18, 2026. A beloved husband, devoted father, proud papaw, and faithful servant of the Lord, who went home to be with Jesus after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He is preceded in death by his son, Joshua F. Hood; mother and father, Edward and Jane Cochran; and siblings, Timmy Cochran and Sarah Lawson. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Rose Cochran; son, Jamie (Ashley) Cochran; daughter, Jade (Sam) Melecosky; and six grandchildren, Dillon, Autumn and Lila Hood, Tanner Green, Corbin Cochran, and Barrett Melecosky.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Green Acres Baptist Church with the funeral service to follow at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Derrick Mitchell officiating. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Rutledge Pike Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jamie Cochran, Dillon Hood, Tanner Green, Darrell McKinney, Sammy Dyer, Sam Melecosky. Honorary pallbearer will be Corbin Cochran.

Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN