David Edward Cochran, 62, of Ringgold, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in a local hospital.

David was the co-owner and operator of Cochran’s Travel Center in Ringgold for 35 years and was of the Baptist faith.  He was an avid Georgia Bulldogs fan, enjoyed NASCAR, golfing, snow skiing, and riding motorcycles.  His mother, Mary Will Cochran, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his loving wife of 39 years, Yvonne Cochran; daughter, Ashley (Joe) Hicks; sons, Brandon & Chase Cochran; father, Harold Cochran; grandchildren, Makenna, Gracie, Lance, Kaylie, Haiden, Preslei, Blaklei, & Briggs; sisters, Angelia (Len) Hunt, Cindy Martin, & Denise (Greg) Kinnamon; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Bible Way Baptist Church with Dr. Vincent Estill officiating. 

The family will receive friends at Bible Way Baptist Church, 2502 Lakeview Drive, Rossville, on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until the service hour.

Please share expressions of sympathy at lane-southcrestchapel.com.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org.

Arrangements are by the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home & Crematory, at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.

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