Melbourne Lewis Cochran

Male 1918 - 2003  (84 years)


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  • Name Melbourne Lewis Cochran 
    Born 20 Oct 1918  Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 10 Oct 2003  Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 12 Oct 2003  Plain Dealing Cemetery - Plain Dealing, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I2381  Cody LeBlanc's Family Tree
    Last Modified 17 Feb 2018 

    Father Porter Cochran,   b. 16 Sep 1897, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Sep 1984, Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Mother Gertrude Frances Houston,   b. 22 Feb 1896, Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 14 Jul 1989, Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 93 years) 
    Married 11 Oct 1919  Sarepta, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F922  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Nettie Hazel Covington,   b. 10 Mar 1921, Chalybeate Springs, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 24 Mar 2011, Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 90 years) 
    Married 19 Jul 1941  Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Stanley Lewis Cochran,   b. 25 Oct 1943,   d. 25 Oct 1943  (Age 0 years)
    +2. C.G. Cochran
    Last Modified 15 Apr 2015 
    Family ID F932  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 20 Oct 1918 - Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 19 Jul 1941 - Springhill, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 10 Oct 2003 - Longview, Gregg County, Texas, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 12 Oct 2003 - Plain Dealing Cemetery - Plain Dealing, Louisiana, USA Link to Google Earth
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    Melbourne Lewis Cochran
    Melbourne Lewis Cochran
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    Documents
    Obituary of Melbourne Lewis Cochran
    Obituary of Melbourne Lewis Cochran
    Published in The Shreveport Times on October 11, 2003
    Obituary of Melbourne Lewis Cochran
    Obituary of Melbourne Lewis Cochran
    Published in the Springhill Press of Springhill, La on October 16, 2003
    U.S. World War II Draft Card - Melbourne Lewis Cochran
    U.S. World War II Draft Card - Melbourne Lewis Cochran
    Name: Melbourne Lewis Cochran
    Race: White
    Age: 21
    Birth Date: 20 Oct 1918
    Birth Place: Springhill, Louisiana
    Residence Place: Springhill, Webster, Louisiana, USA
    Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
    Registration Place: Springhill, Webster, Louisiana, USA
    Employer: Father & Son Contractors
    Weight: 225 lbs.
    Complexion: Light Brown
    Eye Color: Brown
    Hair Color: Black
    Height: 5' 9 1/2"
    Next of Kin: Porter Cochran
    Marriage Announcement of Melbourne Lewis Cochran and Nettie Hazel Covington
    Marriage Announcement of Melbourne Lewis Cochran and Nettie Hazel Covington
    Published in The Shreveport Journal on July 28, 1941

    Headstones
    Headstone of Melbourne Lewis Cochran and Nettie Hazel Covington Cochran
    Headstone of Melbourne Lewis Cochran and Nettie Hazel Covington Cochran
    Plain Dealing Cemetery - Plain Dealing, Louisiana, USA

  • Notes 
    • Obituary:

      Funeral services for Mr. Melbourne Lewis Cochran, 84, were held Sunday, October 12, 2003 at 2:00 pm at Central Baptist Church in Springhill; Dr. Ron Harvey officiating. Burial followed in the Plain Dealing Cemetery under the direction of Bailey Mortuary of Springhill, La.

      Mr. Cochran was born October 20, 1918 in Springhill, La. to Porter and Gertrude Houston Cochran and went to be with his Lord on October 10, 2003 in Longview, Tx. He was a native and life long resident of Springhill, La. where he lived until recently moving to Longview, Tx. He attended Springhill schools, married Nettie Hazel Covington of Chalybeate Springs, La., July 19, 1941, he was drafted into the Army during WWII, was self-employed in several business ventures including Logging and the Dairy and Egg industries. Also, was a long time and devoted member, deacon and Sunday school teacher at Central Baptist Church in Springhill.

      He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, J.L. Cochran and infant son, Stanley Lewis Cochran.

      He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Nettie Hazel Covington Cochran of Chalybeate Springs, La.; daughter, Candace Cochran Stahl and husband Lewis P. Stahl of Longview, Tx.; two grandchildren, Gavin Lewis Stahl and wife, Kristin, of Longview, Tx., Melissa Michonne Stahl Vela and her husband, Rick, of Waco, Tx.; five great-grandchildren, Madison, Abigail, and Emily Stahl and Greyson and Adeline Vela; sisters, Maggie Cochran Wallace and Gertie Ann Cochran Twitty, both of Springhill, La.

      Pallbearers were the Deacons of Central Baptist Church.

      (Published in the Springhill Press of Springhill, La on October 16, 2003)