Edwin Thompson Cochrane, Jr.

Mr. Edwin Thompson Cochrane, Jr., 81, passed away on January 5, 2017 at his home. Ed was born on December 10, 1935 to Mabel Massey and Edwin T. Cockerham in Winston-Salem. He was a man of many varied interests who was accomplished in a variety of careers including Aircraft Mechanic, Real Estate Broker and Master Carpenter. He was a true non-conformist, possessing a unique sense of humor, compassion toward animals, and an affinity for Ford automobiles. It has been said he was ""tough as a pine knot."" He will long be remembered as a fixture in Southside, Winston-Salem. Ed was preceded in death by a grandson, James Thompson Cochrane. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Barbara ""Bobbie"" G. Cochrane; daughter, Sherry Cochrane; son, Edwin T. Cochrane (Laura); grandchildren, Michael Paul Turco (Joanna), Ian Vadin Baskerville, Rachel Anne Cochrane, and Grace Lauren Cochrane; as well as six cousins. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Woodland Cemetery with Pastor Eddie Brackett officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon - 2:00 PM Thursday at Hayworth-Miller silas Creek Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideons International, 1924 Lake Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27127.

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