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William Edward “Bill” Cochran, Sr.

August 24, 1929- May 15, 2022

William Edward (“Bill”) Cochran, Sr., 92, of Dunkirk passed away May 15, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.  Bill was born August 24, 1929 in Radford, Virginia to William Ernest and Alice (Fisher) Cochran.  Bill was raised in Radford, graduated from Radford High School and then went on to attend Piedmont Bible College in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, during which he was drafted into the military.  Due to his educational achievements, Bill was provided the opportunity to select the branch of military he would serve and selected the United States Air Force.  Bill went on to have an extensive and decorated career in the Air Force, including serving as the radio operator on Air Force Two, flying around the world with Vice President Agnew, as well as being the first person nominated to hold the position of Head of the U.S. Presidential Aviation Command Center at Joint Base Andrews, a position he gladly accepted.  During his tenure in the Air Force, Bill and his family traveled to and lived in numerous destinations, including California, Hawaii, Mississippi, New York, South Carolina, Iran and South Korea; finally, ending at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland – the place he and his family would finally call ‘home’. After settling in Maryland and following his retirement from the Air Force, Bill commenced his second career as a police officer for the United States Capitol Police Department from which he retired in 1994 after another twenty years of service.  Bill was a man of deep faith, serving as a member of First Baptist Church of Upper Marlboro, where he held the roles of Deacon and Sunday school teacher.  He later became a member of Bayside Baptist Church in Chesapeake Beach.  In his spare time, Bill enjoyed gardening, genealogy, golfing and being outdoors.  Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.  William was a very well-respected man and will be missed greatly.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife Mary Jane and siblings, Louis, Sarah and Mickey Cochran.  He is survived by his children Pamela Whitlow (Bruce) of Rose Haven, Janet Farrell (Jack) of California, William Cochran, Jr. (Stephanie) of Fulton, and John Cochran (Cindy) of Dunkirk; grandchildren Jennifer Campbell (Bryan), Heather Crowley, Allison Farrell, Cambrie Cochran, John Cochran, Jr. and Kayley Cochran; six great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and brother Philip (“Colin”) Cochran (Dot) of Radford.

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Visitation

Friday, May 20, 2022
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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  • Funeral Service

Friday, May 20, 2022
11:00 AM

Rausch Funeral Home-Owings

8325 Mt. Harmony Lane
Owings, MD 20736

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Interment

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Southern Memorial Gardens

10155 Ward Road
Dunkirk, MD 20754

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    Donald W Leighton
    17 May 2022
    2:54pm

    Eddie was my uncle and also a fine man. I also considered Eddie as a friend. He always had cool stories to tell about his adventures in the Air Force, the politicians who flew on “his” plane, the places they went, and some of the crazy politicians he saw at the Capitol building. Eddie always spoke about his family, what we’re doing, and where they were. He is now reunited with the love of his life, Mary Jane.

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    Radford
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    LISA DRAPER
    17 May 2022
    4:55pm

    Bill was my neighbor kitty corner across the street. I never knew what an impressive man he was. I used to visit him and we chatted a lot. He was still mowing his grass and outside all the time, as was I. He’d stop in his car and chat when I outside. I really enjoyed visiting with him. He was a very nice neighbor. I’m so very sorry for your loss. He was a good old guy. I’m glad he was able to be at home with family. Please accept my sincere condolences. Hmmm, I think I may have met son John and had a few in his driveway?? I really enjoyed my friendship with your dad.

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    BELLAIRE
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    Linda Doyle
    17 May 2022
    5:42pm

    So sorry for your loss. Know that he is in a better place. Sending prayers🙏🙏🙏🙏

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    Chesapeake Beach
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    Suzanne M Brown
    17 May 2022
    7:16pm

    Pam, Janet, William and John and families, we are praying for you. Sorry for your loss. We love you, God bless, love, Sharon, Jennifer, Suzanne and Linda

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    Roanoke
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      Janet
      31 May 2022
      10:24pm

      Thank You so very much for your luv and Prayers.Dad was a wonderful Man. We miss him. Luv to all. …..Pam ….Janet….William and John

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    Gary and Kelly Swanson
    17 May 2022
    7:44pm

    Bill was such a great man, father and friend we are so sorry. Lifting you all up in prayers. Cherish those fond memories that will forever live in your all’s hearts. 🙏🏻

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    Rose Haven
    State
    Maryland
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    VICKI WINK
    17 May 2022
    9:49pm

    I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Bill..He was a good man and father in law as well as Mary..They always welcomed us into there home and you could feel the love.. I kno Bill and Mary found each other on the other side and now rest in eternity with the father..God bless the Cochran family during this time

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    Dunkirk
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    Md
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    Tom & Ann Salb
    18 May 2022
    1:02pm

    Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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    Columbia
    State
    Md
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    Jo Anne Groves
    18 May 2022
    5:56pm

    Mr. Cochran brightened many of my days at the Magnolia Shoppe. He was a very interesting conversationalist and accomplished many goals in his lifetime. My heartfelt sympathy to his family, especially Pam and Bruce. May he sleep in heavenly peace.

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    Shady Side
    State
    MD
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    Timmy Leighton
    19 May 2022
    11:22pm

    Uncle Eddie was a devoted husband to Mary and a great father to his children. Pam, Janet, William and John and all the family, we send our love, healing thoughts and prayers to you to try and ease your pain. Eddie was a special man, a hero from his days in the Air Force and always had great stories to tell us at family gatherings. He is back with Mary and our families in heaven making a place for us to join them there one day.

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    City
    Midlothian
    State
    Virginia
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    Thomas Leighton
    20 May 2022
    11:47am

    Sending love,thoughts and prayers to the family. What an amazing person uncle Eddie was and made a difference in so many lives. I will cherish the memories of uncle Eddie. Love you’ll all. Tommy

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    Radford
    State
    Virginia
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Sort Comments

    Donald W Leighton
    17 May 2022
    2:54pm

    Eddie was my uncle and also a fine man. I also considered Eddie as a friend. He always had cool stories to tell about his adventures in the Air Force, the politicians who flew on “his” plane, the places they went, and some of the crazy politicians he saw at the Capitol building. Eddie always spoke about his family, what we’re doing, and where they were. He is now reunited with the love of his life, Mary Jane.

    save
    City
    Radford
    State
    Virginia
    Reply
    LISA DRAPER
    17 May 2022
    4:55pm

    Bill was my neighbor kitty corner across the street. I never knew what an impressive man he was. I used to visit him and we chatted a lot. He was still mowing his grass and outside all the time, as was I. He’d stop in his car and chat when I outside. I really enjoyed visiting with him. He was a very nice neighbor. I’m so very sorry for your loss. He was a good old guy. I’m glad he was able to be at home with family. Please accept my sincere condolences. Hmmm, I think I may have met son John and had a few in his driveway?? I really enjoyed my friendship with your dad.

    save
    City
    BELLAIRE
    State
    Michigan
    Reply
    Linda Doyle
    17 May 2022
    5:42pm

    So sorry for your loss. Know that he is in a better place. Sending prayers🙏🙏🙏🙏

    save
    City
    Chesapeake Beach
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Suzanne M Brown
    17 May 2022
    7:16pm

    Pam, Janet, William and John and families, we are praying for you. Sorry for your loss. We love you, God bless, love, Sharon, Jennifer, Suzanne and Linda

    save
    City
    Roanoke
    State
    Virginia
    Reply
      Janet
      31 May 2022
      10:24pm

      Thank You so very much for your luv and Prayers.Dad was a wonderful Man. We miss him. Luv to all. …..Pam ….Janet….William and John

      save
      City
      California
      State
      Maryland
      Reply
    Gary and Kelly Swanson
    17 May 2022
    7:44pm

    Bill was such a great man, father and friend we are so sorry. Lifting you all up in prayers. Cherish those fond memories that will forever live in your all’s hearts. 🙏🏻

    save
    City
    Rose Haven
    State
    Maryland
    Reply
    VICKI WINK
    17 May 2022
    9:49pm

    I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Bill..He was a good man and father in law as well as Mary..They always welcomed us into there home and you could feel the love.. I kno Bill and Mary found each other on the other side and now rest in eternity with the father..God bless the Cochran family during this time

    save
    City
    Dunkirk
    State
    Md
    Reply
    Tom & Ann Salb
    18 May 2022
    1:02pm

    Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    save
    City
    Columbia
    State
    Md
    Reply
    Jo Anne Groves
    18 May 2022
    5:56pm

    Mr. Cochran brightened many of my days at the Magnolia Shoppe. He was a very interesting conversationalist and accomplished many goals in his lifetime. My heartfelt sympathy to his family, especially Pam and Bruce. May he sleep in heavenly peace.

    save
    City
    Shady Side
    State
    MD
    Reply
    Timmy Leighton
    19 May 2022
    11:22pm

    Uncle Eddie was a devoted husband to Mary and a great father to his children. Pam, Janet, William and John and all the family, we send our love, healing thoughts and prayers to you to try and ease your pain. Eddie was a special man, a hero from his days in the Air Force and always had great stories to tell us at family gatherings. He is back with Mary and our families in heaven making a place for us to join them there one day.

    save
    City
    Midlothian
    State
    Virginia
    Reply
    Thomas Leighton
    20 May 2022
    11:47am

    Sending love,thoughts and prayers to the family. What an amazing person uncle Eddie was and made a difference in so many lives. I will cherish the memories of uncle Eddie. Love you’ll all. Tommy

    save
    City
    Radford
    State
    Virginia
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