Ray A. Cochran

August 24, 1946 - December 27, 2023

Ray Arnold Cochran, 77, of Mountain View Arkansas, a proud Veteran of the Marine Corps,
passed away surrounded by those who loved him on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
Born on August 24th 1946 in Blytheville Arkansas to Chester and Dorothy Virginia (Harshman)

Cochran.

Cherished by so many, he loved to travel and visit friends and loved ones all over the United
States. Ray was always there for those that needed him in their time of need. He never
hesitated, our dad would drop everything and come to the rescue. A few things he absolutely
cherished during his lifetime were his children and grandchildren, friends and family, Nascar,

fishing, his beloved cat "son" Smokey and most of all being a Dad.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughters Niki Carter and Jennifer Bradley, siblings
Joanna Smith and Marsha Clark, a nephew Opie Cochran, niece Belinda Bangs, and grandson Armando Castro.
He is survived by:  Daughters: Jessica (Edwin) Castro, Brandi (Tyrone) Baker, and Veronica Connell. Grandchildren: Leo, Angelica, Gabriel, Isela, Jasmine, Emma, Tyler, Jake, Marlee, Bryce, Alyssa, Stephanie, Melody, Robert, and Olivia. Great Grandchildren: Cynthia and Giovanni
Siblings: Brenda, Terry, Dorothy, and Jackie

A Celebrate of Life will be held June 29 th 2024 in Pleasant Grove Arkansas