Mr. Cochran was the parish administrator at Zion Lutheran Church, Belleville, IL, before his retirement. He worked for many years in the food service management industry prior to his employment at Zion Lutheran Church. David was a member of the Black Knights Drum and Bugle Corps of Belleville, and especially enjoyed time spent with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cliff W. and Martha L., nee Roy, Cochran;
and a sister, Angela Simpson.Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Janet, nee Junge, Cochran, whom he married on August 22, 1987;
three sons, Adam (Tanya) Cochran off Fairview Heights, IL, Matthew Cochran of Conover, NC, and Michael Cochran of Belleville, IL;
two grandchildren, Layna and Kaiden Cochran;
a brother, Fred Cochran of Indianapolis, IN;
and a sister, Nada L. Ertel of Smithton, IL;
and nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, November 16, 2017, at Zion Lutheran Church, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 16, 2017, at Zion Lutheran Church, Belleville, IL.
Burial will be at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Belleville, IL.