David Royce Cochrane's Obituary
David Royce Cochrane, 63 of Springdale, AR died Monday, April 28, 2014 in Springdale. He was born July 27, 1950 in Red Cloud, Nebraska, the son of Easil and Betty Chappell Cochrane. He married the former Claudia Visser on August 22, 1975 in Baldwin, AR. He enjoyed playing golf, and floating the Mulberry River. David and his wife successfully exhibited their Afghan hounds, and dachshunds at dog shows for almost 40 years. He was also an AKC licensed judge. David worked for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for 26 years as an associate. He was preceded in death by his parents, older brother, Jimmy Cochrane and two nephews, Brian Haynes and Bradley Stevens.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Claudia Cochrane of the home; brother, Bill Cochrane and his wife, Regena of Boxley, AR; three sisters, Linda Haynes and her husband, Jim of Rogers, AR, Cathy Roberts and her husband, Jim of Muskogee, OK, Janice Arnold of Farmington, AR, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be on Friday, May 2, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel Nelson-Berna Funeral Home, Memorials in his name can be made to the American Cancer Society.
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