Charles Wayne Cochran, 84, of Pevely died Aug. 25, 2020, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis County. Mr. Cochran was an over-the-road truck driver and worked with many shipping companies throughout his working career. He was born April 6, 1936, in Lauderdale County, Ala., the son of the late Oner (King) and John Cochran.
He is survived by his wife: Linda ( Owen) Cochran; a son: Michael Cochran of Homer, La.; a daughter: Cathy Marie (Galen) James of De Soto; a sister: Mary Nell (the late Jack) Young of Parksville, Tenn.; and two brothers: J.V. (Faye) Cochran and John “Junior” Cochran, both of St. Louis.
He was preceded in death by a son: Douglas Wayne Cochran; and 10 brothers and sisters.
Memorial visitation was held Aug. 28 at Vinyard Hillcrest Funeral Home in Pevely. Arrangements were under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home.