Jack Cochran

Jack Cochran, 84, of Stamford, TX was born into this world on April 20, 1936 in Anson, TX to
Riley Dean and Stella Jean (Wade) Cochran. Surrounded by his family he passed to his eternal home on Sunday, February 28, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2021 with Pastor Paul Wright officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Cemetery under the direction of Tankersley Funeral Home.

Jack was a graduate of Anson High School. He worked at the Anson Sirloin Steakhouse for several years before moving to Stamford. Jack was united in marriage to Louise "Honey" Wright on February 14, 1977 in Stamford, TX. Jack was employed at the Cliff House Restaurant for 30 plus years, until his health began to fail. Jack was a member of Solomon Temple Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Donnie Massey.

Jack had numerous hobbies; he loved to fish, bake, watch all sports, read, spend time with family, but most of all he loved the Lord.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, 2 sons, Charles Cooper, and Hubert L. James, a daughter, Thelma D. Wallace, 3 sisters, Stella Franklin, Martha Hunter, Mary L. Belcher, 2 brothers, Riley Dean Cochran, and James Anderson.

Left to cherish memories of Jack’s are 3 daughters, Wanda Willis of Killeen, TX, Debbie A. James, and Irene Harmon both of Ft. Worth, TX; 2 sons and their wives, Hayward and Stella Cooper of Omaha, NE, and Robert E. and Mardella James of Houston, TX; 28 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 4 great great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives.

The Family has requested everyone attending the funeral service to wear masks.