Curtis Cochran

Curtis Lee Cochran was born on September 10, 1951, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Wright Cochran and Bernice Cochran.

Curtis departed this life on September 6, 2026, just four days before his 75th birthday.

At age 19, Curtis received Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and later answered the call to ministry. His remarkable knowledge of Scripture earned him the affectionate nickname "The Walking Bible." Given a subject, Curtis could recall and quote from memory the Scriptures pertaining to it.

Curtis possessed a lifelong love of learning and education. He attended Wright State University, Sinclair Community College, Liberty University, Lincoln Business College, and Central State University, studying a variety of subjects including Finance, Political Science, and Computer Science. He also completed General Motors IT Training for Senior Computer Operators.

Professionally, Curtis built a career in information technology. He retired from General Motors after the purchase of EDS (Electrical Data Systems), where he worked for 13 years.

Curtis was a lifelong fan of the Cleveland Browns, Cincinnati Reds, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Curtis leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Patricia Cochran; son, Samuel Cochran; niece/daughter, Tajuana Hall; daughter, Stephanie Booker (John Jr.); sisters, Barbara Cochran-Hathcock (Lloyd), Joyce Cochran, Kimberly Jones, and Kristie Watkins; brothers, Kinnard Watkins Jr. and William Watkins; aunts, Alice Cochran-Dorsey and Inez Rutledge; along
with extended family, friends, and loved ones.

Curtis was preceded in death by his father, Wright Cochran; mother, Bernice Cochran; stepfather, Kinnard Watkins Sr.; sister, Karen Mills-Mabry; brother, Darrick Watkins; and grandson, James Booker.

Funeral Service will be held at Woodland Chapel and Mausoleum at 9:30am-10:30am. Memorial Service and Repass Fellowship at Princeton Rec Center 1:00pm-3:00pm.