Walter Eugene Cochran Sr.

Walter Eugene Cochran Sr, 61, passed away on May 9, 2022, in Magnolia, TX. He was born on November 27, 1960, in Columbus, Georgia. His family moved to Aldine, Texas in July of 1968. Walter graduated from Nimitz High School. He went on to become a mechanic, and he had his own hauling business for a few years. He was a very hard worker. He was outgoing and always helped out, no matter the situation. He always knew how to fix things even if sometimes he may have had to rig it up to work, but it was his way. Walter loved karaoke, playing pool, barbecues, and participating in barbecue cook-offs, for which he won numerous trophies. He loved his raccoons, Ruby and Rockie. He had numerous friends and family who loved him very much. He was a special cookie for sure, but he was our cookie, and he will be deeply missed. He is preceded in death by his parents, Walter & Dorothy Cochran; survived by children, Walter Eugene Cochran Jr.(Jayleen); Chelsea Thigpen(Jesse); brothers, Kenneth Cochran(Gwen); James Cochran(Veronica); sister, Tawanna May; grandchildren, Jesse Thigpen Jr; Cason Thigpen; Tucker Thigpen; Ryleigh Thigpen; stepdaughter, Sarah Gray. Numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins, and nephews.

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