Tom Cochran (6-10-09) services 6-13-09

Tom Cochran, 85, of Savannah, died Wednesday, June 10, at Hardin Medical Center. He was born in Hackleburg, Ala., son of the late Levi Thomas and Mattie Ethel Watkins Cochran. He was united in marriage to Reba Stricklin, who survives. Mr. Cochran was assistant director of welfare for the Department of Human and Family Services in Nashville. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. He received a Purple Heart, World War II Victory Medal, American Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with two Bronze Stars and the Distinguished Unit Badge. He attended Church of Christ. Services were held on Saturday, June 13, at Shackelford Chapel in Savannah, with Tony Polk officiating. Burial was in the Memory Gardens. In addition to his wife Reba Cochran of Savannah, he is survived by two sisters, Ruth E. Morris of Macon, Ga. and Tressie Carden of St. Louis, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Amanda Persell, Lessie Phillips and Ella Rhodes; and two brothers, Marvin and Arnold Cochran.