Gary N. Cochran, 75, of Alum Creek, WV, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 8, 2023, at CAMC Hospice in Charleston.
He retired from Kroger’s with over 30 years of service where he worked as a meatcutter. Gary was a born again Christian and a faithful member of the Independent Missionary Baptist Church in Alum Creek and a charter member of the Alum Creek VFW.
Gary was a highly decorated Vietnam War Veteran, a member of the 69th First Cavalry Division and recipient of the Purple Heart with the Oak Leaf Cluster.
He loved the outdoors enjoying rabbit hunting, fishing, and was a member of the Huntington Beekeepers Association.
Gary was predeceased by the love of his life, Carmen; parents, Carlyle and Louise Childress Cochran; sister-in-law, Gail Cochran and brother-in-law, Billy Mosteller and Kacey Estep.
He is survived by twin brother, Cary Cochran; sisters, Sheila Mosteller and
Darlene (Charles) Eshenaur; half-brothers, Gary (Diania) Bryant and Larry
Cochran; stepdaughter, Dacia Gross and grandson, Travis Gross; and a
host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Daniel Dent officiating. Burial will follow at Lively Cemetery in Sod, with military graveside rites conducted by the Alum Creek VFW. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
The family wishes to express a special thank you to his good friends, Athel
Kinsolving and Edgar Hanna for their help during this difficult time.
Gary was a wonderful person. So many great memories of times spent with him. He is now reunited with the Love of his life, Carmen, for eternity. Love & prayers to the family. God Bless You all.
Such a humble, soft spoken and kind man.
RIP Gary you was a very kind and sweet man so sorry to the family and friends
RIP Gary. I know you are where your heart went over a year ago, with the love of your life Carmen. My sincere condolences to the family. Much love to all.